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).

  • Download Explorers Information Poster
  • Download 2013 Explorers Academy Application
  • Download 2013 Fire Explorers Academy (June 16-June 22, 2013) Flyer NOTE: Application not yet posted to website

    CSFD Explorers Academy, June 3-9, 2012 offers our thanks to the generous donors below

    Applebee's, Borriello Brothers Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Champps, Chick-fil-A, Chili's, Coke, Costco, Deep Rock Water, Del Taco Rey, Einstein Bagel, Firehouse BBQ, Hollowbrook Dentistry, Indigo Joe's, KFC, King Soopers, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Louie's Pizza, Old Chicago's New Center Point, Olive Garden Citadel Mall, Pizza Hut, Popeye's Chicken, Qdoba, Rudy's BBQ, Sam's Club, Texas Roadhouse, and Walmart; along with Janice O'Donell, Angela Reeves, Patricia Johnson, and Judy Shackelford

    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