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Are you interested in firefighting as a career? Get a head start toward achieving your goal with the Glendale Fire Department Explorer Program. Here you will learn the fundamentals of firefighting in a hands-on training academy taught by Glendale Fire Department Firefighters.
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CLICK HERE for Fire Explorers video
(Windows Media Player needed to play this file).
Please note: Volume in video clip is loud.
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Requirements |
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Age 16-20
Minimum of 2.0 grade point average if in high school.
High School diploma or G.E.D. if out of high school.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend directions and training materials in English.
Ability to listen carefully and understand others.
Ability to work as a team member
Willingness to learn
Willingness to have fun
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Application Process |
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Complete application properly and completely
Pass an oral interview
Pass a Physical Agility Test
Pass a background investigation
Pass a medical examination
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The Academy |
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Fire Chemistry
Hose
Ladders
Search and Rescue
Wildland Fire Fighting
Ventilation
And many more
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Ride-Along Certified Explorer
Following successful completion of the Glendale Fire Explorer Academy, you become Ride-Along certified. This certification allows you to experience what it is like to be a professional firefighter. Based on your age, you can now ride-along for 14 or 24 hours with a Glendale Fire Department unit as they respond on real life emergencies, attend drills, and perform daily duties at the station. Other duties of an Explorer are:
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Assist with public education
Serve the Glendale community
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Post Meetings
The Explorer Post continues to meet throughout the year while an academy is not in session. Meetings are the first and third Thursday evening of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. A floating Saturday is also scheduled to perform hands-on drills. More specialized and in-depth training is performed at these meetings to continue to build the foundation for becoming a professional firefighter.
Questions? Contact us at bmurphy@ci.glendale.ca.us or call (818) 548-4050.
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Check Out Firehouse Cribs! |
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Watch GFD Firehouse
Cribs of Station 21
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