RECENT EXPLORER ACTIVITIES

Explorers Enjoy Summer Barbaque at Chartwell

August 2008

Explorer Post 226 visited Chartwell Swim Club on Friday, August 29, 2008 for their summer BBQ.

Approximately 20 people attended the event including Explorers and Advisors.

A fun time was had by all swimming, playing football and basketball, as well as enjoying the food cooked by the Chartwell Staff.

Explorers Practice for Upcoming Competition

May 2008

Members of Explorer Post 226 have been practicing weekly since the beginning of April to prepare for the 1st Annual Burlington County Explorer/Junior Firefighter Competition. event will be held at the county’s Fire-EMS Training Center on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 0800-1200 hrs. Every Thursday evening, Explorers meet at

Station 221 to practice Fire and EMS skills that will be used at the competition.

Explorer/Junior Firefighter teams from Evesham, Delran, Cinnaminson, Florence and Hampton Lakes are scheduled to compete in the event, which is open to members of the competing departments, family and friends of the competitors, as well as the general public.

Click here for a video montage of photos from the
31 Cent Scoop Night Event and from
our Recent Training Activities

Explorers Practice for Upcoming Competition

May 2008

Station 221 to practice Fire and EMS skills that will be used at the competition.

Click here for a video montage of photos from the
31 Cent Scoop Night Event and from
our Recent Training Activities

Meet the 2008 Explorer Executive Officers

March 10, 2008

Elections were recently held for Explorer Post Executive Board Officer Positions.

We are pleased to introduce our 2008 Explorer Post Executive Board Members.

Congratulations to our 2008 Explorer Post Executive Board Members.

From L-R: Taylor Snyder, Vice President,
Brittany Bicking, President and
Ashley Westcott, Secretary

3 Explorers Promoted to Rank of
Explorer Lieutenant

February 14, 2008

On February 14, 2008 at the monthly Board of Fire Commissioners
meeting, three members of Explorer Post 226 were promoted to the rank of Explorer Post Lieutenant.

The new Lieutenants are Ryan Brinker, Kevin Harper and
Christopher Walter.

Congratulations to our new Explorer Post Lieutenants.

Explorers Participate In Ropes & Knots Training

January 2008

The January 2008 Explorer Post Training Session focused on Fire Service Ropes and Knots.

Additionally, members were treated to an overview of the Department's Rope Rescue Team Equipment and Capabilities.

Special thanks to Deputy Chief Mike Powers and Captain Matthew Collins for providing an excellent training opportunity.

Explorers Participate In Ice Rescue Training Overview

December 2007

Members of Explorer Post 226 were treated to an overview of Ice Rescue Techniques by members of the Medford Division of Fire. Special thanks to Medford Division of Fire Firefighter Cliff Rickards, and Medford Division of Fire Lieutenant Robert Dovi for providing an excellent training opportunity.

Greyhound Angels Adoption Center

November 18, 2007

Members of Explorer Post 226 volunteered their time at the Greyhound Angels Adoption Center in Pennsauken. Explorers helped to walk the dogs, clean the shelter and play with the dogs. Lunch with pizza back at the fire station followed our hard work. This worthwhile activity was a fun experience for everyone that attended.

Virtua MICU Medics Provide Training Session
for Evesham Explorers

October 2007

Explorer post members learned about the role of paramedics in delivering EMS to our community, as well as more about career paths to become a paramedic. Medic Kathy Schmidt was our guest for the evening, discussing topics including cardiac emergencies, trauma, respiratory emergencies and drug overdoses.

Our thanks to Virtua MICU and Paramedic Kathy Schmidt.

Camden Tree Planting

September 29, 2007

Explorer Post 226 recently partnered for a community service project with the NJ Tree Foundation, which donated hundreds of trees to be planted through neighborhoods in Camden. Explorer Post 226 personnel dug holes and planted trees to help improve the area around Ramona Gonzalez Street in the city. This was a very worthwhile community service project that we hope to assist with again, as future tree plantings are in the works. Following the tree planting, explorers were treated to a tour of and lunch on the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey, located on the Camden Waterfront.

Explorers Visit Navy Lakehurst
Fire Department

June 2007

The Explorers recently visited the Navy Lakehurst Fire Department where they were treated to a a brief lecture on Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, followed a demonstration of a T-3000 at the NLFD training grounds.

Thanks to the members of the Navy Lakehurst Fire Department for taking time out of their schedule for the Explorers.

Cherokee Home Coming Parade Float

November 2006

The Explorers worked hard on a Float that was to be
entered in the Cherokee High School Home Coming
Parade. The Parade was scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.

Unfortunately, the Parade was cancelled at the last minute
due to inclement weather, however, the Explorers
developed team building skills while constructing
the beautiful float.


	Brick Township Competition	May 2005
	Recently the Explorers participated in the Annual Explorer Competition, which is held in Brick Township. This year our Explorers placed second overall. Congratulations to all that participated!