Vernon Fire Rescue

Explorer Post 411

Meetings: Every Thursday 6:30 at Fire station

The Vernon Fire Department Explorer post is up and running. They are busy learning how to use the equipment, where equipment is stored on the trucks, types of fires, and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Any young adult who has completed the eighth grade, is between the ages of 14 and 21 can become a fire explorer.

The exploring experience contributes to the healthy development of today's young adults by providing them with the environment, resources, and relationships they need to learn and grow.

Goals of the Explorer post:

Develop sustained, caring relationships with adults

Receive guidance in facing serious challenges

Become a valued member of a constructive peer group

Feel a sense of worth as a person

Become socially competent

Know how to use support systems

Achieve a reliable basis for making informed choices

Participate in the constructive expression of curiosity and exploration

Believe in a promising future with real opportunities

Find ways of being useful to others

If you would like to apply, Download the application

Advisor's 2007

	Chief:	Tom Fox
	Capt	Todd Capen

Explorers 2007

	Mike Earle
	Kim Franklin
	Travis Franklin
	Rebecca Hall
	Edidie Keopraseuth
	Cody Prouty
	Ryan Snow
	Bethany Traverse
	Seve Weiss

For security reasons and their safety, no explorer is given an e-mail address or

will they have a bio sheet placed on the department website.

Vernon Volunteer Fire Department

"Neighbor's Answering the Call"

Est. July 5, 1951

Member N.F.P.A.

Explorer Post 411

Goals of the Explorer post: