Junior Firefighter

The Seaford Fire Department Junior Firefighters consists of young men and women, ages 14-17.

Requirements
Applicants must have an interest in the fire service. Applicants must live in the vicinity of the Seaford Fire District. Applicants must be of good mental, physical, and good moral character. Applicants must be willing to volunteer time and effort.

Meetings/Application
Currently, the Seaford Fire Department Junior Firefighters meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Seaford Fire Department Headquarters. If you are interested in becoming an Explorer, or would like more information, please stop by the fire house on the second or fourth Thursday, or on any Wednesday night at 7:30.

What Junior Firefighters Do
The Seaford Fire Department Junior Firefighters train along side the firefighters and medics of the Seaford Fire Department and get hands-on experience with the tools, techniques, and equipment used by the department. Junior Firefighters learn about hose handling, ladders, surface rescue, the Jaws of Life, Haz Mat, first aid, and many other skills needed to become a successful firefighter or fire medic. With the training a junior firefighter gains, he or she can join the department as a firefighter or fire medic.

Requirements: Age 14-18

Application Deadline: Continuous