External Benefits are things that come from your community. Like scholarships, references, and career opportunities!
Along with meeting and serving your community and becoming the coolest person in your friend group, Fire Explorers can prepare you for college and a career.
Scholarship opportunities
Not only is Fire Explorers free, but it also opens the door to lots of opportunities to earn money for education!
If you live in the state of NY, click here to learn more: https://fasny.com/awards/scholarship/
"College cash"
Different from scholarships, "College cash" is an actual check written TO YOU to use for your education. (Verify specifics with your home department)
Some Departments offer to house College students for free in exchange for working a few shifts. (Verify specifics with your home department)
Elevate your resume and college applications
Raise yourself miles above the competition! Be the TOP of the heap while still having fun and a life!
Be one of the few who can say they have:
Demonstrated real leadership and teamwork in an environment integrated with working adults
Communicated in-person with people of ALL ages
Confidently used the Jaws of Life to assist in rescuing an injured person
Attended a black-tie dinner
All before you turn 18!
Have real, impactful, unique references
What’s better than the manager of your local Starbucks as a reference? Your Fire Chief!
Earn hours toward volunteer requirements
Fire Explorers is a pipeline directly into a career in the Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services!
Complete your EMT training
CPR Certification
Train with REAL equipment
Engage with professional working adults!
Get mentored by certified professionals!
Earn scholarships toward your EMT training
Earn scholarships toward your Firefighter training
Scholarship opportunities
Not only is Fire Explorers free, but it also opens the door to lots of opportunities to earn money for education!
If you live in the state of NY, click here to learn more: https://fasny.com/awards/scholarship/
Elevate your resume and applications
Raise yourself miles above the competition! Be the TOP of the heap while still having fun and a life!
Be one of the few who can say they have:
Demonstrated real leadership and teamwork in an environment integrated with working adults
Communicated in-person with people of ALL ages
Confidently used the Jaws of Life to assist in rescuing an injured person
Attended a black-tie dinner
All before you turn 18!
Have real, impactful, unique references
What’s better than the manager of your local Starbucks as a reference? Your Fire Chief!
Earn hours toward volunteer requirements
...Of course, many of us do both.
Questions? Email project@ignitethegold.com :)