Explorer Post #1894 is a 501-c3 non profit organization and an official program of the Colorado Springs Fire Department. We are also affiliated with Learning for Life, an organization that provides educational career opportunities for young adults.
The intent of the Fire Department, in conjunction with Learning for Life, is to offer young adults real-life experiences, training and exposure to the career opportunities available within the Fire Service.
What is Exploring?
Exploring is a program of different Explorer Posts that matches the interests of young adults with the resources and adult expertise of their participating organization.
Who can become a CSFD Explorer?
The Explorer program is for young women and men ages 14-20 (until your 21st birthday).
CSFD Explorers Academy, June 16-22, 2013 offers our thanks to the generous donors below:
Applebee's, The Bistro (Fillmore), Borriello Brothers Pizza (Centennial), Buffalo Wild Wings, Champps, Chick-fil-A (Citadel & Garden of the Gods), Chili's, Coke, Costco, Deep Rock Water, Dickey’s BBQ, Einstein Bagel (Powers & Constitution), Firehouse BBQ, Hollowbrook Dentistry, KFC (Ft Carson & Centennial), King Soopers (Centennial), L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Louie's Pizza, Old Chicago's New Center Point, Olive Garden Citadel Mall, Pizza Hut (Fillmore), Popeye's Chicken (8th St), Qdoba (Southgate), Rudy's BBQ, Sam's Club (S. Academy), Texas Roadhouse (8th St), and Walmart (Razorback); along with Angela Reeves, Patricia Johnson, Judy Shackelford and Dee Brown!
If you are interested in donating funds or in-kind donations to our program you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the Colorado Springs Fire Department Explorer Program! For more information, please contact the CSFD Human Resources Office at (719) 385-7244.
For more information, please contact the CSFD Human Resources Office at (719) 385-7244. For questions or issues about our website please contact our web administrator at shackelfords@q.com