FIRE EXPLORERS PROGRAM EXPANDS TO LEMON GROVE AND EL CAJON

January 15, 2014 (San Diego's East County) -- For over 30 years, the La Mesa Fire Department has hosted Fire and Emergency Services Explorer Post 2328. Now, with the formation of the Heartland Fire & Rescue Joint Powers Agreement, The Explorer program is expanding to the Heartland Fire & Rescue city of Lemon Grove, and it is available to the City of El Cajon for future expansion.  

Fire Explorers have the opportunity to ride on fire engines and participate in station activities in all three cities as part of the expanded program. Fire & Emergency Services Exploring is a hands-on program for young adults (ages 14 to 20). Fire Explorers have the opportunity to ride on fire engines and participate in station activities in all three cities as part of the expanded program.

The program exposes participants to many career experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. The cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon look forward to mentoring these young adults as they begin to explore their future careers.