JFRD Explorer Post 29 Our best today for

JFRD Explorer Post 29 “Our best today for a better tomorrow. ”

Introduction • JFRD Explorer Post 29 was established in 1998 • The purpose of the JFRD Explorer Post 29 is to provide it’s members with a first hand opportunity to learn about a career in the fire and rescue service. • Additional goals include challenging members with leadership opportunities while helping them develop a sense of responsibility. This program encourages good character and citizenship while instilling the desire to give back to the community you live in through outreach efforts.

Membership Requirements An eligible applicant must: • Be 14 -20 years old • Have completed the 10 th grade or higher or high school graduate or equivalent • Maintain a minimum 2. 0 GPA

The program activities center on five experience areas • Career • Leadership • Service • Social Interaction • Fitness

Probationary Explorer • All new applicants will be considered a Probationary Explorer during the first 180 days(12 consecutive meeting), before being considered for the rank of Explorer. As such you will be required to; • Achieve a score of 100% on written entrance exam provided on first official meeting within the 180 day probationary period • Have perfect attendance during the probationary period(12 consecutive meetings)

• Submit most recent progress report or report card with a minimum 2. 0 GPA • Have a parent or guardian attend at least two of the twelve consecutive meeting • You have to successfully complete the 180 day probationary period

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Probationary Explorer Attendance • If 1 meeting is missed within first the 180 day probationary period the Probationary Explorer has the opportunity to make-up the day by adding a meeting at the end of 90 day period • If 2 meeting are missed within the first 90 days, the Probationary Explorer will have to attend an additional 3 consecutive meetings at the end of the initial 180 days before advancing to rank of Explorer • If 3 meetings are missed within the first 90 days of the probationary period, the Probationary Explorer’s continued membership will be considered for possible disqualification from the post

How often do we meet? • JFRD Post 29 will meet every 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of the month • Meeting times will be from 6 pm-9 pm These dates and times are subject to change, but proper notifications will be made. Some Saturday commitments will be required based on training, special events, and community service events. The primary method of communicating will be by email. The official JFRD Explorer Post 29 email address is jfrdexplorers@coj. net

Explorer • Once you have successfully completed the 180 day probationary period you will be promoted to the rank of Explorer. • You will be issued a uniform • You may be permitted to participate in the ride a-long program at this rank

What will I be doing as an Explorer? Under direct supervision, Explorers will: • Become part of the JFRD volunteer family by joining the apparatus crew for the day. • Respond to true fire and medical emergency calls on JFRD apparatus • Assist with other non-hazardous duties on the fire ground • Provide real patient care assistance w/o any direct patient contact. • Attend monthly meetings and community service related events. • Obtain American Heart Association CPR Certification • Participate in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training (when available) • Participate in SHADCO Safety Fairs (Sheriff’s Advisory Council) v. All while earning community service hours