Fire Explorer Program

FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM Overview

The Fire Explorer Program, which is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, is for teenaged members of the community that are from age 14 to 19. Fire Explorers are given the opportunity to serve their community, through a safe, nurturing environment, where meaningful learning experiences are developed to establish positive character traits.

A City of Burlington Employment Application form is required to be submitted as part of this position recruitment. This form may be obtained here:

Complete the application form and upload it in the as part of the online application.

Exploring is based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education and leadership experience. Emphasis is placed on safety, learning and opportunities for the participants.

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Program Requirements

• Be age 14 to 19
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Attend monthly meetings and training sessions
• Pass a required medical examination after acceptance to the program

Contact the City of Burlington Fire Department at (262) 763-7842 or at 165 W Washington Street to apply.