Southwest Carver County Fire Explorers

Kids are you interested in becoming a firefighter or first responder? Think about becoming an Explorer with the Southwest Carver County Fire Departments of Hamburg, Cologne, and Norwood Young America. If your interested or would just like more information call Brad Droege at 612-581-9289 or send an email to nyafdtraining@hotmail.com.

Young adults involved in the Explorers program will:
-Learn about volunteer firefighting and EMS
-Train with experienced firefighters
-Attend meetings once or twice a month
-CPR certification
-Physical training
-Fundraiser activities
-Community service
-Public education events
-Hands on training with fire and EMS related tools


Minimum Qaulifications:
-Be 14-20 years of age
-Have completed 8th grade
-Maintain a GPA of 2.0 with no failing grades
-Be in good physical health and of good moral character
-Complete and return the Explorers application
-Have parental or guardian consent