Henderson Fire
Explorer ProgramThe Henderson Fire Department Explorer Post #2405 recently celebrated its 16th anniversary. The Post has become an integral part of the City of Henderson Fire Department since its inception in 1991.
The main focus of the Post has been to educate young adults, ages 14 to 21, about careers in the fire service and in the medical field. Explorers meet every week to study fire and EMS-related topics. The Post studies "The Firefighters Handbook, Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response" by Delmar Learning.. The young adults spend half of their time in the classroom and half of their time on the drill ground. Classes are held every Thursday from 1730 to 2130 (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) at Fire Station 82. Fire Station 82 is located at 401 Parkson Road.
Explorers 18 years of age or older, with a minimum of six months of experience, are eligible to participate in the Ride-Along Program. This program provides young men and women the opportunity to respond with the fire crews to various emergency scenes. Explorers ride along to observe the work of the firefighters and paramedics as they carry out their daily tasks. Explorers are allowed to assist in non-emergency fire ground duties. Those Explorers that have an EMT certificate through Clark County Health District are allowed to assist in providing medical aid to sick or injured patients. Explorers assist in performing CPR, oxygen administration, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for transport.
The goal of the Explorer Post is to help young adults gain self-confidence and sharpen skills that will help them succeed in life. The Post emphasizes the importance of education and career development. The Henderson Fire Department Explorer Post has served as a launching pad for several Explorers who have found success with the Henderson Fire Department, Bureau of Land Management Fire Department, Boulder City Fire Department, Nevada Division of Forestry Fire Department, and the Las Vegas Fire Department. Several former Explorers are currently working as firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics in Southern Nevada.
To succeed as an Explorer, a young man or woman must be willing to study, work hard, pay attention, maintain a perfect or nearly perfect attendance record, and maintain a professional appearance, including a professional-looking uniform.
Those interested in joining the Henderson Fire Department Explorer Post should contact
Adam White Adam.White@cityofhenderson.com.