Wilmington Fire Department
Cause Area
- Community
- Emergency & Safety
- Employment
- Health & Medicine
Location
Chief of FireExplorer Program22 S. Heald St.Wilmington, DE 19801 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To expose young men and women from the Greater Wilmington area to the fire/emergency services as a vocation or avocation. To develop leadership, organizational and decision-making skills while focusing on team building concepts.
Description
The Explorer Program provides young men and women from the City of Wilmington, ages 14 through 20, who have completed the 8th grade, with an up close, hands on experience of the fire service. Explorers are responsible for the operation of the post and are advised by the officers and firefighters of the Wilmington Fire Department. Training is accomplished through live training evolutions and through classroom lectures. Explorers meet at Station 3 and attend a National Explorer Conference every two years. All training is provided free of charge.