My department has recently seen a flux in the popularity of the junior program we have. Having so many newer junior members along with some experienced juniors, we have found a road block in their training. In the past, they have been allowed to participate in regular dept. training with the exception of live fire burns and a few other inherently dangerous activities. However, the juniors had always learned their role/responsibilities from the older juniors. Also, they were usually guided by some of the regular firefighters on their supporting role on the fireground.
We are currently looking to begin a specialized junior training program that would allow those juniors to meet, outside regular training. This outside training needs to contain topics that are pertinent to them and is not overly complex. My question to you then, the current juniors/explorers, is: what sort of training/topics would you suggest we employ to keep their interest while teaching them the proper lessons on their responsibilities and their supporting role in the fire dept. all while preparing them for senior membership?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Stay safe.
We are currently looking to begin a specialized junior training program that would allow those juniors to meet, outside regular training. This outside training needs to contain topics that are pertinent to them and is not overly complex. My question to you then, the current juniors/explorers, is: what sort of training/topics would you suggest we employ to keep their interest while teaching them the proper lessons on their responsibilities and their supporting role in the fire dept. all while preparing them for senior membership?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Stay safe.
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