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Rossford Fire & Rescue Dept.
Explorer Post 790 |
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About Us Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring gives young adults an opportunity to have hands on experience in a career field. Rossford Explorer Post 790 explores the world of fire fighting and are able to assist our firefighters in protecting our city. The explorers learn the proper use of fire trucks, hoses and other fire fighting equipment, with hands on experience. Explorers are required to complete CPR and Standard First Aid certification along with the fire training. Yearly activities include touring various fire stations, attending fire musters, conventions, camp outs, and doing volunteer work. Exploring is open to all young adults from age 14 thru 21. Interested youth from adjoining communities are welcome. For additional information please click here for the "unofficial" website for the post as well. Meetings Meetings are held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays, the first Wednesday of the month is an organizational meeting. The remaining Wednesdays contain a variety of firefighting and EMS topics, with classroom and hands on instruction. During the summer meetings are held every Wednesday evening, starting at 6:00 pm. Dues $50.00 collected annually. 2010 Events
News January 21- Lifeflight personnel came and taught a helicopter safety and landing zone class. After the class the Explorers got the opportunity to set up the landing zone for a helicopter that was landed by firefighters. May 5- Guest Speaker Joe Stillwagon came to talk to the Explorers about building construction. Mr. Stillwagon owns and operates his own housing construction company. May 12- Perrysburg Fire Chief Jeff Klein came to talk about proper radio communication. For more information about Rossford Fire & Rescue Department Explorer Post 790, E-mail us: Rossfordpost790@aol.com Rossford Fire & Rescue Department This page Copyright © 2009 Rossford Fire Explorers |
