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FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL
MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE
607.002 EXPLORER MEETING OBJECTIVES
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008
Current Revision Date: 3/01/22 Next Revision Date: 3/01/25
Author’s Name/Rank: Kerri L. Donis, Fire Chief Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Annette M. Grieser,
Executive Assistant ADA
PURPOSE
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APPLICATION
Program Phases:
1. Career Opportunities:
a. Provide hands-on, interactive career experiences.
b. Develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options.
2. Life Skills:
a. Develop basic life skills using the Exploring Activity Library.
b. Facilitate positive social interactions.
3. Citizenship:
a. Encourage the skill and desire to help others.
b. Gain a keen respect for the basic rights of others.
4. Character Development:
a. Help make ethical choices.
b. Facilitate service learning opportunities.
5. Leadership Experience:
a. Allow youth leaders to coordinate program activities
b. Facilitate leadership training with Exploring's training materials
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OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
1. Training Modules: There are 15 training modules identified to provide a
foundational knowledge base for annual Explorer training. Training modules
were developed with Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I & II.
Explorer Program Overview/Expectations
Mission/Organization of the Fire Service
PPE/Safety
Fire Behavior/Building Construction
First Aid/CPR
Hose/Fire Streams
Ladders
Tools/Ropes & Knots
Salvage & Overhaul
Forcible Entry/Search & Rescue
Fire Attack/Ventilation
Vehicle Fires/Extrication
Specialized Rescue
Wildland
Career Essentials
a. Training modules covered in each meeting should have a practical activity
developed which will provide Explorers with a fun and unique experience at
each meeting. Off-site tours, hands on drills, and special events (i.e., live
burns/vehicle extrication) are desired for each module.
2. Meeting Elements: Each meeting should contain both didactic (teaching) and
manipulative (activity) learning elements. The objective of the program is to
provide Explorers with an overview of the fire service. Topics of instruction
should be basic and easy to understand to those unfamiliar with the fire industry
while providing encouragement to take advantage of additional learning
opportunities to further their career development.
Subject Matter Experts will present and share with the Explorers on relevant
topics.
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a. Sample Meeting Agenda:
0800 Line Up, Uniform/PPE inspection
0810 PT
0830 Program Announcements/discussion
0845 Module Instruction (didactic)
0930 Break
0945 Module skills practice (manipulative)
1030 Break
1045 Module Activity
1145 Clean up/Evaluations
1200 Dismissal
3. Special Events and Activities: In addition to regular scheduled Explorer
meetings, the Post will participate in public education events and activities with
supporting organizations throughout the year. Participation at events outside
the regularly scheduled meetings are not mandatory for Explorer participation
but highly encouraged. The same Advisor supervision and conduct guidelines
apply to all meetings, events and activities.
Any use of Department resources and equipment for activities or events away
from Department properties are required to obtain departmental approval
through the Post Designated Chief Officer prior to the event.
Requests for Explorer participation in events will be scheduled through the Post
Advisor and should complement the learning objectives in the Post.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I & II