Contra Costa County Fire Explorers

Latest drill photos and video uploaded

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:04:13 +0000

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Next Drill Scheduled

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:18:48 +0000

Our next drill is scheduled for April 28th. Subject is still TBD. Our newer Explorers will be receiving their turnouts and helmets.

CFFJAC’s Firefighter Career Expo coming to Livermore.

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:27 +0000

Looking for a Career in the Fire Service?
Make plans to attend the CFFJAC’s Career Expos.

Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CPAT Center in Livermore

Click here

Forcible Entry

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:18:12 +0000

Check out our video and picture links for more of our latest drill

California Firefighters Exploring Scholarship

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:56:26 +0000

The deadline is near to submit an application for a scholarship to assist with fire classes or EMT classes. Any explorers interested please go to the members section for the link. Applications close on the 31st.

Up-coming drills

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:17:17 +0000

We have a drill scheduled for Sat. Feb 4th at 1330 – 1630 at Station 81. We will be doing the hands-on portion of forcible entry. Its going to be a great drill!

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:36:16 +0000

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Apply Now!

The Contra Costa County Fire District Explorer Program is designed for young adults between the ages of 14 to 21 that live in Contra Costa County who are interested in learning about a career in the Fire Service. The program is a joint venture with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life. In addition to learning about the Fire Service, the Explorer program’s main goal is to provide the young adult with a sense of responsibility to their neighborhood through on-going community related activities.

An Explorer program is typically the first opportunity for most young people interested in a career in the fire service to see an in depth view at what it takes to become a professional firefighter. You will be enveloped in fire service etiquette, culture and the wonderful history of the fire service. You will be exposed to intensive training and stressful scenarios to begin the firm foundation required to become a professional firefighter. This is not an easy job; we are looking for the future of our organization, and will have the highest standards.

After meeting the program’s entrance requirements, you will be given an opportunity to attend a minimum of 12 drills in a year. At the drills, you will be trained by Professional Firefighters and will learn: fire fighting skills, hose lay evolutions, ladder techniques, salvage operations, wildland fire fighting procedures, proper use of fire fighting tools and equipment, breathing apparatus use and other related subjects. Upon completing various certification requirements, you will be qualified to ride along on an Engine or Truck and respond to actual fire and medical emergencies. During these 12 and 24 hour ride a-longs, you will use the training you received in the monthly drills to assist Department personnel on emergency incidents and participate in other station activities and duties.