To further expand the scope of firefighter knowledge for local youth looking to pursue a career in the fire service, the Fairfield Fire Department hosted day one of the first-ever Joint Fire Explorer ...

For some, becoming a first responder in Central Illinois starts earlier than you might think. Take for instance the Fire ...

Two dozen high school students worked alongside Hartford's firefighters Wednesday, learning critical jobs skills and earning a paycheck while doing it. "It shows me - this is what firefighters do," ...

“I think it’s been a great program for our fire company and for many of the companies that I know and work with that are involved in the Explorers,” Herberger said. “As time’s evolved, I’ve seen it go ...

FRANKLIN — For the first time in four years, the Franklin Division of Fire’s recently revamped explorers program will compete in a regional district competition next month. The fire explorers program ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Fire Department is now accepting applications from people interesting in joining a program that gives people a taste of firefighting. It’s the Adult Explorer ...

WILLMAR — For all the teenagers who once dreamed of being a firefighter or police officer, or are still considering a career in public safety when they grow up, the Willmar Police and Willmar Fire ...

BOONE COUNTY — North Boone Fire District 3 Explorers Post 2100 is nearing 20 years and growing. It teaches teens in Boone County how to be firefighters. Now they are hoping to expand the program to ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Do you have what it takes to become a firefighter? The Clark County Fire Department Explorer Program is welcoming new members in June. The program is modeled after CCFD’s ...