Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419 and 703-385-1687
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

02/23/2006

Explorer Post 1949 Demonstrates Firefighting Skills

Explorer Post 1949, chartered by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will demonstrate their firefighting skills, Saturday, March 25, 2006, starting at 9 a.m. through 2 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy, 4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax.

Explorers will demonstrate their firefighting prowess by pulling fire hose, entering a burning building, searching for trapped victims, and properly ventilating a burning building. The will also demonstrate their basic first aid skills.

Explorer Post 1949 was chartered in January 2005, and affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. This worksite-based program helps teens and young adult students between the ages of 14 to 20 gain insight into a variety of career opportunities within the fire and rescue career field through hands-on training and activities. The program is open to both male and female.

The program encourages positive social interaction, promotes physical and mental fitness, and helps students develop leadership skills. It also gives students an opportunity to learn more about firefighting as well as boosting their self-esteem through success at school and work.

Explorers meet twice a month and gain experiences similar to those of actual firefighters. Explorers routinely practice firefighting skills, first-aid, fire safety and fire prevention, public education. They also participate in a "ride-along" program, applying their skills in real-life emergencies.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call 703-246-3801 and TTY 703-285-4419.