Hose & Nozzle
Advancing lines, nozzle selection and operation, basic fire attack
Ages 14–21 — Rush, NY · Post #634 Est. 1975
The NextGeneration
Explorers Post
Before you're old enough to run into a fire, you can learn everything you need to know. The Rush FD Explorers Post is where the next generation of firefighters and EMTs starts.
Mentored by experienced members — parent permission required
14–21
Age range
Post #634, est. 1975
Mon
Meeting nights
Mondays, 6:30 PM
$0
Cost to join
Equipment and training provided
18
Full member at
Direct pathway to membership
What Explorers do
Real skills.
Real drills.
The Explorers program isn't a tour of the station. It's supervised hands-on training in the actual tasks of the fire and EMS service — first aid, CPR, AED use, fireground skills, and rescue tools including the jaws of life. Explorers train alongside experienced members who serve as mentors. The one thing an Explorer cannot do is enter a burning building — that waits until full membership.
The program is structured around real department training. Explorers attend weekly training nights and are welcome at the department's normal Monday-night drills — observing and taking part in hands-on work to the extent appropriate for their age and training level. They also participate in community events and the department's annual Carnival. Members can attend county fire-training facilities once they turn 18.
Ground Ladders
Raising, climbing, and placing ground ladders safely
Tools & Equipment
Hand tools, power tools, forcible entry basics, ventilation
Basic EMS
First aid, CPR/AED, scene safety, patient assessment intro
SCBA & PPE
Donning protective gear, breathing apparatus familiarization
Community Service
Carnival, open house, public education, and department events
Photo — Training drill at Rush FD station
Career pathway
From Explorer to Firefighter
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- 14 — Join the Post: Apply at 14 with parent or guardian consent. Start training nights immediately.
- Train & Serve: Weekly training nights, department drills, community events, and the carnival.
- 18 — County Training Opens Up: Begin attending the Monroe County and Livingston County training facilities, and apply for full membership.
- Run Calls: Former Explorers who join as full members are already better prepared than rookies who start cold.
Safety & Supervision
The Explorers program is conducted under the direct supervision of experienced department members who serve as mentors, with Post advisors trained through the BSA local council. All training activities are age-appropriate — Explorers do not enter active fire scenes or respond to live incidents. Activities are matched to each Explorer’s age, development, and training level. Parent or guardian consent is required for all members under 18. Parents are welcome — and encouraged — to observe training nights.
How to join
Join the
Explorer Post
If you're between 14 and 21 and you want to learn what this job actually looks like — not from a textbook, but in the station, with the gear in your hands — come to a training night or email the Post advisor. No prior experience needed. No commitment required for your first visit.
Requirements
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- Age 14 to 21 at time of application
- Parent or guardian signature on enrollment form
- Resident of the Town of Rush or nearby communities — contact us if you’re outside our area
- Commitment to attend training nights regularly
- No prior experience required — we start from the beginning
Training Nights — Mondays, 6:30 PM
1971 Rush Mendon Rd, Rush, NY 14543. Come to any Monday night to observe before committing. Parents welcome.
For Parents & Guardians
We understand that handing your teenager over to a fire station requires trust. The Explorers program is designed with that in mind. Activities are structured, supervised, and age-appropriate. No Explorer participates in anything they are not physically and emotionally prepared for.
- Mentored by experienced department members at all training sessions
- No live incident response — Explorers do not enter burning buildings
- All protective equipment provided — no cost to families
- Parents welcome to observe any training night
Contact the Post Advisor
Get in touch
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- jcirincione@rushfiredistrict.org
- 1971 Rush Mendon Rd, Rush, NY 14543
Show up. The rest follows.
Stop by a training night. Ask questions. See if it fits. There is no commitment to come and look.