Richmond Twp.
Fire Protection District
Explorer Post 1400
Lieutenant Ryan Gallas - Lead Advisor
Non-Emergency
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Explorer Post 1400 Established April 1, 2008
The Richmond Township Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the formation of Explorer Post 1400 in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America. Fire Explorer Post 1400 is open to Boys and Girls ages 15-19 with an interest in future careers in Fire and EMS services. Explores train three times a month and have an open invitation to train with the firefighters and come to the station during emergency calls.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
We
are actively seeking High School Students interested in this rewarding
and competitive field. Openings are limited! Train with the
men and women of the Richmond Township Fire Protection District!
Above: Firefighters and Explorers train side by side in a Tuesday night drill flowing water from our frontline fire truck.
Explorer Program Officers
Captain - Rusty Mundorf
Lieutenant Gold Squad - Dan McGraw
Lieutenant Red Squad - Dane Henson
Quartermaster - Donovan Judkins
Above: Captain Rusty Mundorf performs a speech for his high school speech class on how to pump water from a fire truck. You too could learn how to do this!!
For more information, please contact the Explorer Post Leaders at
Basic Requirements for admission into the
Richmond Fire Explorer Program
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Age 15-19
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Residency within the Richmond Township Fire Protection District
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Maintain "C" Average or better
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Permission of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)
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Complete an oral interview with the Explorer Program Directors
Above: Explorers learn how to hook up to and get water from fire hydrants.