Fire Explorers

We provide youth an opportunity to explore a career in the fire and emergency service fields. This training is hands-on.

Come explore

The Minneapolis Fire and Emergency Services Explorer program students learn what it is like to be a Firefighter/EMT.  

It includes:

  • Leadership development
  • Career exploration
  • Training
Four firefighters spraying water on a fire

 

Hands-on training

You will do exercises alongside Firefighter/EMTs.

You will participate in:

  • Firefighting and emergency response skills
  • Leadership and community service
  • A ride-along program
  • Regional fire/ems post explorer competitions
EMTs rolling a patient on a stretcher

 

Application process

How it works

  • Attend an informational session
  • Meet the applicant requirements
  • Complete and submit your application
  • Receive notification of your acceptance
  • Attend, in person, all classes

Applicant requirements

Interested applicants must meet all of these requirements:

  • Applicants should be between the ages of 14 and under the age of 21
  • Graduated from 8th grade
  • Be authorized to work in the United States

Attend an open house for more information

 

Class dates and times

  • Classes are held the 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of every month
  • Classes meet at the Minneapolis Emergency Operations Training Facility

Ways to show your interest

 

Upcoming open houses

Fire Station 14

Attendance type: In person

Date

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Time of event

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location 

2002 Lowry Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Fire Station 17

Attendance type: In person

Date

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Time of event

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location 

330 38th St E

Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Contact us

Fire Explorers

Fire Department

Phone

612-673-2674

Emergency Management

Phone

612-673-3177

Address

25 37th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421