Springfield Fire Department Explorer Post 300

We finally did some EMS stuff. After hours and days of asking, we finally caved. So we strapped them to down on a backboard and let them carry each other around. We also honed some skills on firefighter movement, drags and carrying up and down stairs.
Springfield Illinois Fire Department

Sangamon County Sheriff Explorers
Illinois State Fire Marshal
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37
Abraham Lincoln Council, Scouting America
WICS ABC Newschannel 20
Illinois Times

Come see instructor Miller help Springfield Illinois Fire Department take on the Springfield Police Department - Illinois in the American tradition of (out of their prime) softball. We would play fast pitch baseball but I dont know if our rotator cuffs would hold out. All the same, it will be a great night and great way to bring on the 2026 Springfield Lucky Horseshoes opening night May 27th against the Danville Dans!!!!

🚓🚒 Badge Battle 2026 🥎

Police vs. Fire go head-to-head at Robin Roberts Stadium for ultimate bragging rights! Bring the family, enjoy a night at the ballpark, and cheer on your hometown heroes, who’ve you got? 🔥🚓

🎟 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2kvsacda

Search/Rescue and Vent Enter Isolate Search training. Its not only important that we find you but also important how we get you out.

It was an amazing day with Sangamon County Sheriff Explorers. This morning we ran Rescue Task Force drills. Essentially they are learning to work with law enforcement making tactical insertions and extractions. All of these young adults were amazing and worked hard and learned, while having fun. This afternoon, we split and law learned some forcible entry techniques and got to move some hose and flow some water. Fire went with law enforcement and worked on clearing room and making traffic stops leading to arrests. The level of professionalism of both of these groups is amazing. They were attentive and learn extremely quick.
Springfield Illinois Fire Department
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37
Abraham Lincoln Council, Scouting America
Illinois State Fire Marshal
Illinois Times
WICS ABC Newschannel 20

These kids are the future leaders of the fire service. Most would run from extra responsibility and work.

Hose management and deployment is essential to this industry. Other than life safety its the bread and butter of everything we do. The kids worked on deploying, and then managing a charged handline.

Quite a few of the same kids that are Explorers have also taken CACC Fire Science as a high school dual credit elective. Its impressive to see the future of the fire service!

A massive thank you to for taking the time and effort to donate and bring cars out for the kids. The last 3 years they have supported us. They are amazing. Cutting, rolling, lifting and spreading are the fundamentals of vehicle extrication. These evolutions are what build the foundation to critical thinking. As always these kids impress me beyond words.




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New polos!!!! Looking sharp. Some down and dirty training. And some rain too cool down. A huge thank you to Williamson County Fire Protection District and Chief Eric Miller for hosting the kids for some great teaining. Thank you to Springfield Fire Department for the polos and the time and dedication to the Explorer Post. Yes, Instructor Miller was actually asleep. 0230 came early this morning.