MEDIA RELEASE

The Hawai‘i Fire Department announces the starting of our Fire Explorer Program. Orientation will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fire Department Training Room located above Central Fire Station in Hilo. All 9th – 12th graders are invited to come with a parent or guardian to this 1 hour meeting to learn how to become an explorer. Individual candidates are encouraged to attend, as information such as requirements, program objectives and outlines will be discussed.

The Explorer Program is for both girls and boys and falls under the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life program. Explorer Programs are sponsored by agencies in the community.

The purpose of the Hawai‘i Fire Department Explorer Program is to provide experiences to participants, preparing them to become responsible, caring adults. Participants will have an opportunity to share in experiences that may help to develop themselves and a relationship to the community. In the process, participants will learn about Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services that the Hawai‘i Fire Department provides for the community.

The Explorer Program has five areas of emphasis that work together to develop the participant as a whole:

• Career Opportunities
• Service Learning
• Leadership Experience
• Life Skills
• Character Education

If you have any questions, please contact James Wilson at 896-1682.