An Explorer Post is a group of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who have an interest in the Fire / Rescue profession.  Explorers give these young people the opportunity to encounter the same training, duties, and experiences as real Firefighters.  Explorers is a co-educational division of the Boy Scouts of America.
 
    Explorers meet weekly at one of the cities 12 fire stations.  There they conduct a business meeting, consisting of new and old business, training activities, and planning fund-raisers.  For example:  After Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida, Explorers assisted with food and clothing drives.  The meetings also include instruction / training sessions.  They are instructed in areas such as fire suppression, equipment and apparatus; this includes hands-on training with all the equipment necessary for a Firefighter to perform there job.  They also participate in a first responder course, which teaches them basic life support, including C.P.R.  Explorers also participate at large scale emergency scenes where extra manpower is needed.  They also are able to participate in the
ride along program where they put there skills to work.