Do you want to be a CSFD Explorer?

Enrollment for the Colorado Springs Fire Explorers is one time a year that will take place in January 2023. Please do email your information for the up coming year. We will be intouch with each and everyone one of you. 

Our next enrollment and open house period for new CSFD Explorers will be January 2023 (date will be announced in October). If you are interested in joining our Fire Explorer program please email your contact information (Name, address, email address and phone number) to:

Janelle Smith - CSFD Explorers smitty2462@aol.com - 719-332-4030

 

Explorers & Parents

The meeting time for Wednesday nights meeting 03/15/2023 will be at 6:30 pm at the FDC instead of 7:00 pm.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you for the support you are providing to your Explorer and the CSFD Explorer Post 1894!

Thanks, Shannon Jantzen CSFD Explorer Post 1894 Advisory Board

Explorers & Parents

Please take time to work on your NIMS 100 & 700!!! If you have questions, please reach out to your chain of command! These must be done prior to coming off of probation. If you have already completed them from last year you do not have to do them again.

I know that some of you have run into some issues, it may be your web browser. FEMA recommended using only Microsoft Edge and/or Firefox. Google Chrome appears to be an issue. Also make sure you are doing 700(b). If you are still having issues, please let us know!

03/22/2023 - Honor Guard Practice at the FDC at 6:00 pm - this practice should only run for an hour. If you have any questions about Honor Guard please reach out to Mark Casados or myself.

There are no other meetings for March 2023.

Once the April Schedule is provided, this information will be sent out to the post via email.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you for the support you are providing to your Explorer and the CSFD Explorer Post 1894!

Thanks, Shannon Jantzen CSFD Explorer Post 1894 Advisory Board

Wildfire Mitigation is hiring

The Wildfire Mitigation Section is beginning its process of hiring for the upcoming fuels management season. Anyone who knows of young adults (men and women), who like (or need) hard work, love being outside, like being part of a very prestigious and well-connected team, please read below.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department would like to invite applications for the position of Seasonal Fuels Technician with the Wildfire Mitigation Section. We are looking for hard working and community-oriented applicants with a desire to make an impact in the daily lives of their neighbors and help shape the future of their community. Job offers plenty of fresh air, daily exercise, and the chance to work with your hands! Gain experience with tools while learning about cutting edge mitigation practices! Daily tasks consist of neighborhood fuels reduction and vegetation management utilizing large equipment and tools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the Colorado Springs Fire Department and make a difference! Applicants can apply at this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cosprings/jobs/3929981/wildfire-m.... If candidates have additional questions, please have them reach out to Ashley Whitworth at 719-385-7342 or ashley.whitworth@coloradosprings.gov. Thank you! Ashley Whitworth Wildfire Mitigation Program Administrator Colorado Springs Fire Department 375 Printers Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Office: 719.385.7342 Fax: 719.385.7334 Ashley.Whitworth@coloradosprings.gov “Sharing the Responsibility!”

Explorers & Parents

Please take time to work on your NIMS 100 & 700!!! If you have questions please reach out to your chain of command!

March 2023 Schedule:

03/01/2023 - EMT Prep @ FDC from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

03/08/2023 - Station Tour at Station 1 -29 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

03/11/2023 - St. Patrick's Day Parade from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - we will meet at the tennis courts by Palmer High School ( Cross Streets are Boulder and Weber). We will collectively walk over as group to the staging area. Watch email for additional information in the next week as far as what number we will be in the parade. This is a great opportunity to come out and support your explorer.

03/15/2023 - Fire Prep @ FDC from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

03/18/202 - Tower Day @ FDC from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

*** Watch for any weather alerts for this weeks meeting on Wednesday!!! Check your email and Facebook !!!!

**** Parents, please email me directly if your Explorer has any food allergies. ********

All Explorers , please provide the two " T" of the Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you for the support you are providing to your Explorer and the CSFD Explorer Post 1894!

Thanks, Shannon Jantzen CSFD Explorer Post 1894 Advisory Board

Explorers & Parents

02/15/2023 @ FDC from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Explorer Basic Academy Day 4 ***** Due to impending weather issues, please watch your email and Facebook for any changes/cancelations. *****

02/18/2023 @ FDC from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Explorer Basic Academy Day 5 *****Bring your lunch ********

If you have not turned in your updated paperwork, grade Checks, physicals and participation fee, tthese need to be turned in asap!!!!

*** Reminder you need to be working on completing your NIMS 100 & 700 as well. The links are on our website: csfdexplorers.org. If you have any questions in doing this please reach out! I am also attaching the information for this as well!

Information regarding the St. Patrick's Day parade will be coming out next week, which is on March 11th, please mark your calendars.

**** Parents, please email me directly if your Explorer has any food allergies. ********

All Explorers need to respond to this email with the following: What are the two "S"s of the Code of Conduct?

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you for the support you are providing to your Explorer and the CSFD Explorer Post 1894!

Thanks, Shannon Jantzen CSFD Explorer Post 1894 Advisory Board

Opportunities

Opportunities after being an Explorer