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Board approves Kewaskum Fire Department Explorer Program for youth training and school credit
Summary
The board unanimously authorized creation of a Fire Department Explorer Program to engage juniors and seniors (potentially for Moraine Park credit), after staff and insurer review and village attorney input; the department will coordinate with schools.
The Kewaskum Village Board unanimously approved the creation of a Fire Department Explorer Program aimed at recruiting and training area high‑school juniors and seniors, integrating Moraine Park credit opportunities where available.
Village Administrator Gitter introduced the item and turned it over to Assistant Chief Greschel, who said the program would allow juniors and seniors to receive firefighting and EMS credit and that a committee has developed program materials. Greschel said the next steps include coordinating with schools and the department’s internal meeting schedule; staff and the village attorney reviewed the program and did not raise legal objections. The board moved the program forward and voted to authorize administration of the program.
The program’s operational details — including enrollment requirements, insurance coverages and any ongoing costs to the village — were discussed at a high level and will be finalized by the department before implementation.
