San Rafael Fire Commission hears Explorer program pitch aimed at recruiting local youth
Fire department staff presented the Explorer youth program, begun in March 2023, describing hands-on training, a 15-person cap, plans for a 2026 fitness standard and more community engagement to build a pipeline into EMS and firefighting.
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Captain William Murphy, who identified himself as the D7 A-shift captain, told the San Rafael Fire Commission on Dec. 10 that the department’s Explorer program — launched in March 2023 — is intended to recruit local youth into fire and emergency medical careers.
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