Woodland Fire Explorer Post 911
A Boy Scouts of America-affiliated Explorer post hosted by the Woodland (CA) Fire Department near Sacramento, teaching high-school-aged youth all aspects of the fire service through hands-on training, mentorship from active firefighters, and community service projects. Meets three times a month at Woodland Fire Station 3.
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BSA Learning for Life Fire & EMS Career Exploring
A national Learning for Life career-exploration program placing youth from 6th grade through age 20 into local 'Exploring' posts hosted by fire departments and EMS agencies, combining classroom training with hands-on practice in firefighting, EMT/paramedic skills, and search and rescue. Local posts operate throughout Northern California, findable via the national Council Locator.
Robbin Mackbee Firefighter/EMS Youth Academy
A nine-month youth academy in Vallejo run in partnership with the Vallejo Fire Department, Vallejo Unified School District, and Medic Ambulance, offering mentorship, CPR/First Aid/disaster-medicine training, and structured career exploration for youth interested in firefighting or EMS careers.
San Jose Fire Explorers Post 888
A Learning for Life Explorer post run by the San Jose Fire Department that trains young people in firefighting techniques, emergency response, and leadership through classroom instruction and hands-on drills, while participants earn community service hours and direct exposure to a fire service career.
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Naturalists in Training (Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History)
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Adventist Health Central Valley Healthcare Pathway Program
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