The Explorer Academy is a chance for the Explorers to experience what it is like to go to the Fire Academy.  This academy is open to all Tri-County area Explorer Posts.  They attend during the summer.   When they graduate the academy they are given a real State Volunteer Firefighter test (written and practical).  If they pass the test, they are issued a 150 hour Volunteer Firefighter State Certificate.  This certificate allows them to become a Volunteer Firefighter anywhere in the State of Florida.  They also receive High School credit in a non-academic class.

    The Explorers must all wear academy uniforms, pass all tests, and complete all the hours in order to pass the academy.  Each morning they all perform P.T. exercises.  They have in-classroom training as well as outside hands-on training.
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Class Topics

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Explorer's attend classes in the following topics:
  Fire Behavior
  Hose
  Portable Fire Extinguishers
  Fire Streams
  Firefighter's Personal Protective Equipment   
  Fire Control
  Ropes and Knots
  Automatic Sprinkler Systems
  Rescue
  Extrication
  Forcible Entry
  Salvage and Overhaul
  Ventilation
  Building Construction
  Ladders
  Fire Alarms and Communication
  Water Supply
  Firefighter Safety
  Firefighter's Responsibility in Fire Cause Determination
  Fire Prevention and Public Education
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Graduates

Class #1 Summer 1996  (This list is just our Post)
  J. Kinsey
  T. Kinsey
  M. Costlow
  D. Strauss
 
Class #2 Summer 1997  (This list is just our Post)
  B. McCarraher
  M. Babski
  J. Ouiemette
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The Broward Fire Academy

    The Broward Fire Academy is the school were the Explorer Academy is held.  The Broward Fire Academy is one of the only Fire Academies in South Florida.  It is one of the best on the East Coast.  The full fire academy is 495 hrs.  In addition to the classes that the Explorers attend, the full academy also includes live burns, gas school, rappelling, and much longer hands on training.  If you would like more information on the Broward Fire Academy, you can contact them at:
 
            Broward Fire Academy
            McFatter Vocational-Technical Center
            2600 S.W. 71 Terrace
            Davie, FL    33314
            (954) 474-8217