We are a small group of men and women between 14 and 18 years of age who make a difference within our community and local fire department by working alongside our towns bravest volunteers, learning the skills necessary for the day when we serve as general members of The Richmond Fire Department.
The Richmond Fire Department explorer Firefighters are hard at work responding to emergency calls; we work behind the scenes as the interior firefighters fight your biggest fear. We train as firefighting and truck operations, motor vehicle extrication, wilderness rescue and firefighting, fire ground rehabilitation, basic first aid, and CPR.
In a way, you could say we are some of Richmond’s bravest young men and women and take pride in serving our community.
The Richmond Fire Department explorer Firefighters are hard at work responding to emergency calls; we work behind the scenes as the interior firefighters fight your biggest fear. We train as firefighting and truck operations, motor vehicle extrication, wilderness rescue and firefighting, fire ground rehabilitation, basic first aid, and CPR.
In a way, you could say we are some of Richmond’s bravest young men and women and take pride in serving our community.
Explorer Success Stories: Where are they today?
Chief Jessica Miller
Jessica is now an Interior firefighter, Advanced EMT, Ice Rescue Technician, and appointed Assistant Chief in 2017 and had received her bachelors in Fire Protection Science. as well as working with the Fishers Fire Department. She is currently Co- Advising the Richmond Fire Department’s Explorer Program, and has recently become a state certified fire instructor. Jessica is also the first female Fire Chief.
EMS Lieutenant David Hubble
David is an Interior Firefighter, Paramedic, AHA instructor, Skills instructor, and appointed EMS Captain in 2018. David is on the FLREMSC executive and training and education committees. He now works a Deputy Chief for the Canandaigua Emergency Squad.
