Melbourne Fire Explorer Post #2514 is a
chartered Explorer Post of the Central Florida Boy Scout Council and has
been in existence since early 1980. The Post offers young men
and women the chance to participate and investigate possible careers in
the Fire Service and Emergency Medical Service fields.
Fire Explorers participate in hands-on training with thefirefighter/paramedics of the
Melbourne Fire Department. The Explorers, after initial training, report
to the various fire stations throughout the city, and under supervision of
the station commander assist the firefighter/paramedics in limited duties
at fireand emergency scenes.
The Fire Explorer program is open to all young men and women, ages 14
through 21. These individuals must be in high school or college and not be
working full-time. Individuals at age 14 must be in 9th grade.
For further information about the Fire Explorer Program and the
Melbourne Fire Explorer Post #2514 contact Firefighter/EMT Tom Morissette,
Post Advisor, at Station 76, 321/255-4607. |
