Explorers

The Explorer Post is the North Madison Volunteer Fire Company’s junior division. Youths ages 14 – 21 are eligible to join and participate at varying levels based on age and experience. Explorers participate in their own specialized drills as well as attend regular fire department drills and training exercises. Once all entry level training is completed, explorers can respond to emergency calls. The State of Connecticut, OSHA, and the Boy Scouts of America have additional restrictions and guidelines. Our Explorers have consistently proven to be a valuable asset at the emergency scene.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The intent of the North Madison Volunteer Fire Company Explorer Post 495 is to provide the interested youth of our community with experience and/or education in all aspects of the fire service, emphasizing moral values, teamwork, organization, and safety.

Jon Wolff, Corey Adams, Gabe Balsamo, Abby Blundon, and Luis Creller after completing an extrication training exercise on a donated van

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Online Explorer Application

1. Your Name(required)
2. Date of Birth(required)
3. Age(required)
4. Address(required)
5. Home Phone(required)
6. Cell Phone(required)
7. E-mail(valid email required)
8. Driver's License or State ID# if applicable
9. Social Security Number
10. School you currently attend(required)
11. After-School stuff, sports, etc(required)
12. Employer and hours you normaly work
13. Anything else you want to tell us about?(required)
14. Parent / Guarding Information
15. Address
16. Phone Number

Important Information For Applicants and their Parents

1. Explorer meetings and drills are held every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the North Madison Firehouse. The fire department also has regular drills which Explorers can attend on the first, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays of every month.
2. Participating in the Explorer Post requires a significant commitment. Members should attend the Explorer drills and meetings held every other Wednesday. If you have or anticipate school and athletic conflicts regularly on Wednesday nights, this may not be an appropriate time to join.
3. All members are held to a high standard as behavior outside the fire department reflects directly on the department.
4. Please read the attached rules and guidelines. If you have any questions, please ask one of the current Explorer officers or the Explorer Post Adviser.
5. Youth Applicant(required)
6. Parent/Guardian(required)