Become an OFD Explorer

Welcome to the Orlando Fire Department Explorers home page.  As an Explorer, you will learn firsthand what a working firefighter is all about. From riding on the fire apparatus to volunteering your time educating the public in fire and life safety issues, Orlando Fire Explorers are dedicated to giving back to the Fire Department and the community.

To become an Orlando Fire Explorer, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be 14-21 years old.

• Have 2.0 GPA or above

• Hair must be above the ears, with no facial hair, ear rings, or visual body rings.

• Must attend a two hour meeting every other Tuesday night from 7-9pm.

• Be accountable on calls, events, and meetings, maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

• Provide your own black boots, belt, and socks.

Attached is the meeting schedule for 2008. You must to attend two meeting before receiving your application for membership.  At the third meeting you will turn in your application, with a $20 membership fee. Attending ten meetings allows you to begin riding on the apparatus.

All meetings are on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm at the Orlando Fire Museum.  The Fire Museum is located at 814 E. Rollins Street, behind the Orlando Science Center. 

 Attached schedule

For further information, please contact Aaron Stover, Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor, Aaron Stover Orlando Fire Department Explorer Post 657

aaron.stover@cityoforlando.net