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Explorer Post #319
The Explorer Post is jointly sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, and is managed and funded by the Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1 and the District 9 Board of Fire Commissioners.
The mission of the Explorer Post is to introduce young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18 to the fire service. The members of the Explorer Post are provided with basic firematic, hazardous materials, and safety training. When an Explorer turns 18 years of age, they are eligible to apply for membership in the Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1.
The Explorer Post is an excellent way for our youth to provide a valuable community service, develop new friendships, and learn about the exciting science of firefighting.
The 20th Anniversary of our Explorer Post was celebrated in 2017.
If you are interested in joining our Explorer Post, please download and complete the application below. You can return the application by:
Scanning and e-mailing to info@iselinfire.com
Faxing to 732 283 4378 or
Dropping it off at the firehouse (1222 Green Street)
Awards
2017 Explorer of the Year, Chesta Kundra
2018 Mayor's Youth Volunteer Award winner Richie Delamarter
Stewart Schmalenberger (R) receiving the 2016 President's Award from Kevin Wertz for outstanding service as Deputy Adviser
Sharon Bennett receives a special award from President Perry Penna for dedicated service as an Explorer Adviser for the past 20 years.
Active Explorer Members
Thomas Beglan
Ethan Chick
Evan Chick
Josias Pujols
Natan Jarrett
Saud Karim, Jr.
Anthony Delamarter
Jacob Broadwell
Jonathan Baretto
Daniel Baumgarten
Advisors
Peter Rebovich
Anthony Harland
Eddie Carolselli
Stephen Burrows
Edward R. Mullen
Kevin B. Williams
Training
There are several opportunities each month for the Explorers to participate in training activities.
The Explorers train as a group twice a month, learning basic firefighting skills. The Explorers also participate in the Fire Company's training, working side by side with the firefighters.
Training topics include as: hydrant and hose operations, self contained breathing apparatus, incident management, hazardous materials, first aid/CPR, ladders, and forcible entry.
Ride Along Program
Successful completion of the basic training program leads to Explorers becoming eligible to participate in the fire department Ride Along Program. The fire department Ride Along Program allows Explorers to respond to emergencies (with certain restrictions) on the fire apparatus with the firefighters. The Ride Along Program allows the Explorers to experience the excitement of an actual emergency response, and lets them observe the various activities that occur on scene. Although Explorers are not allowed to be actively engaged in emergency mitigation efforts, they do provide valuable assistance to the firefighters operating at the scene.
Field Trips
Periodically, the Explorers take field trips to visit other emergency services related organziations. Among the agencies visited are:
* Baltimore City Fire Department
* Pennsylvania Fire Museum
* Maryland Fire Museum
* New York City Fire Department
* Newark Liberty Airport Fire Station
Congratulations to the following 54 Explorers that have graduated from our program and gone on to become volunteer and/or career firefighters:
Joe Angelo
Ken Barber
Mary Bausch
Tim Bennett
Rafael Billups
Reggie Billups
Dale Brothers
Joshua Cammack
Brianna Carloni
Edward Caroselli
Kenneth Creighton
Richie Delamarter
Dan Eagan
Dale Eckensberger, Jr.
Randy Eckensberger
Pat Egan
Nick Farese
Brian Ferraro
Tom Galipean
Harpawan Gill
Anthony Harland
Bryan Hogan
Rick Hoydis
Azad Jhaj
Jeffery Joyce
TJ Karlin
Jon Kelly
Brian Kwityn
Tom Landherr
Matt Majkotoski
TJ McDonald
Justin McGhee
Pat McGhee
RJ McPartland
Saurabh Mehta
Chris Mormile
Edward A. Mullen
Michael Ortiz
Dev Patel
Kush Patel
Perry Penna
Joe Pickard
Kyle Pirozzoli
Bijan Rastergarpanah
Pete Rebovich
Leighton Rudy
John Ruglio
Andy Ruiz
Dion Smith
Mike Sutphen
Robert Thornton
Nick Toader
Ken Williamson
Former Explorers who are active members of the fire company, February 2017
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