Explorer Program

The Hudson Fire Department is a proud sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America Exploring Program. The Exploring Program gives those who are interested in a future in the Fire Service a chance to learn more about the job and the opportunity to start building the skills necessary to succeed.  This program is for individuals between the ages of 14 and 21. We are always looking for more Explorers.

Exploring is a co-ed, career education program for high school and college youth. It is part of Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Youth who are 14 years old and are within 6 months of graduating the 8th grade can also register as Explorers. Any youth may remain an Explorer up until the day they turn 21 years of age and then are aged out of the youth side of Exploring. This program helps young people plan for the future by finding a career they are interested in. Exploring also develops leadership skills, promotes community involvement, volunteerism, and provides opportunities for hands-on experiences.

Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.

Examples of the training involved:

• Ladders
• Fire hose
• Firefighting protective clothing and air packs
• Fire hydrant operations
• First aid and CPR
• Ambulance operations
• Tools and equipment

There is a registration fee of $33 per year that covers insurance. Participants are also required to provide navy blue pants and black boots.

Our Explorers meet every other Thursday from 7PM-9PM at the Leonard A. Smith Central Fire Station located at 15 Library Street.

Please contact Lt. Dennis Haerinck at dhaerinck@hudsonnh.gov or 603-886-6021 for more information.