The Pequot Lakes Fire Department is starting an Explorer program for five to six young adults ages 14-20. Participants must have completed eighth grade.
Interested applicants must live within 15 minutes of station 1 of the Pequot Lakes Fire Department (4638 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes) and have an interest in the fire service.
Participants in the program will be expected to:
• Attend fire meetings/trainings at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month.
• Go on emergency calls when available. Students cannot leave school to respond to an emergency call.
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• Help with fire department events (open house, pancake breakfast, Safety Kids program, fire prevention, etc.)
For more information about the program, contact Pequot Lakes Fire Chief Tom Nelson at 218-839-1448 or email pequotfd@pequotlakes-mn.gov .
The program is scheduled to start in June.
