Wednesday April 21st, 2010
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ABOUT US |
 The Wichita-Sedgwick County Fire Explorer Post 881 gives young people a chance to learn about local fire, rescue, and emergency services response organization in a safe, controlled, educational, and fun way, all while providing the departments with an excellent recruitment mechanism. Explorers range in age between 14 and 21 years old. Explorers train two Wednesday's a month and respond to a variety of emergency incidents thoughtout the city and county. |
The Post covers many topics through the year including many of the topics covered in the National Firefighter I ciriculum.
(Photo Right shows an explorer doing search and rescue training) |
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| The Wichita Fire Department has supported the program by supplying the explorers with a Retired Engine (Below). The explorers maintain the equipment and the truck itself, along with their turnout gear. |
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| The Explorers also help with duties such as clean up and overhaul on fire scenes. Explorers are essential in helping to keep fireground operations running smoothly. The post advisors are commissioned firefighters with both Wichita & Sedgwick County Fire Departments. |
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