Explorers Program | Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Fire Department presents hosts an Explorers Program available to anyone considering a career in the fire industry. Our Explorers Program is a hands-on experience open to young men and women from the young men and women who are 14 (& have completed 8th grade), or 15-20 years old.

The Explorer Program’s purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible adults. Fire Explorers specifically focus on activities that help toward pursuing a fire service career. To learn more about the national program, click here.

Explorers are also eligible to participate in the Department’s ride-along program. This program provides the explorers with the opportunity to respond with fire companies to various emergency scenes. Explorers observe the work of the firefighters as they carry out their daily tasks. Explorers are allowed to assist in non-emergency fire ground duties.

GFD EXPLORERS PROGRAM DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
WHO	Young Adults, ages 14 (& have completed 8th grade), or 15-20 years old
WHEN	Explorer Post 433 was established in 2001 and meets the first and third Monday of each month, September through May. Meeting times are from 6:30-8:30 pm. Note: If school is cancelled, so is the Explorer meeting.
WHERE	Greensboro Fire Department Training Grounds 1510 North Church St. Greensboro, NC 27405
APPLICATION PERIOD	Open until filled
REGISTRATION	DownloadExplorers Application Now Note:Learn more about the program through theGuide Book.
SUBMIT APPLICATION	Submit by mail or in person Mondays to Fridays between 8 am and 5 pm. 1514 North Church St. Fire Admin 2nd Floor Greensboro, NC 27405

For any additional information or questions, please e-mail gfdsocial@greensboro-nc.gov.