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The Miami Rescue Explorers Post
780 has accomplished many things this year with very
little funding. The accomplishments include the
following:
- The South Florida Learning for Life Division of Boy
Scouts elected Miami Fire Rescue Post 780 as the
Explorer Post of the Year for Dade County. This award
recognizes those Posts who go above and beyond in
lending a helping hand to their respective community
through community events, training and supportive
events. This was the Explorers most significant
accomplishment.
- The Explorers trained for hours on both weekdays after
school and on weekends to improve their swimming skills
and for some, learn how to swim. This was all in an
effort to obtain water safety instructor and lifeguard
certifications. The Explorers taught inner city kids how
to swim at 3 pools within the City throughout the
summer. This was made possible through a grant
facilitated by the University of Miami in conjunction
with the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department.
- The Explorers choreographed an interactive basic fire
safety and first aid presentation for the Haitian
Community Center of Miami. The obstacle was that the
audience did not speak English. Therefore, the group had
to present in both English and Creole. Afterwards, the
Explorers fellowshipped with over 50 members and
provided blood pressure screening for them. Although
challenging, the presentation went extremely well and
the participants were very pleased.
- In January of 2003 the Explorers competed for the first
time in the Boy Scouts of America Exploring Division’s
National Competition. This event was held in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee. Through the support of the Miami Fire
Department and the Explorers Adult Leaders we were able
to raise funds for the competition. To keep the expenses
down we had to drive a portion of the way and take the
train as well. Although it was a challenge getting
there, the students had a great time. The Explorers
handled themselves very well for their first competition
ever.
- The Explorers of Post 780 provided foot and parking
patrol for the recent South Florida Annual Dog show held
at the Youth Fair grounds hosting over 2000 attendees.
The committee was so impressed with the Explorers'
professionalism that we were invited to participate
again next year.
- The Explorers of Post 780 provided foot and parking
patrol for the Annual City of Miami Employee picnic
which hosted over 1000 attendees.
- The Explorers participated in an A.I.D.S. youth rally.
- The Explorers produced a 12 minute marketing video
showcasing the benefits of the Explorers program to our
community. The video will be used as a fundraising tool
and to promote the Explorers program.
- 4 of our members have graduated from the program to
become firefighters. Two are members of the last
Firefighter recruit class, and one has been on the job
for a few years now. We also have a female member who
has been employed with Miami Dade Fire Department for 4
years. She successfully competed the promotional process
with the Miami Dade Fire Department and is now awaiting
her promotion to Lieutenant.
- On September 19th, 2003 the Explorers performed as First
Aid Medics on land and sea for the Race Week Miami Cup
Regatta sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Over 600
Sea Scouts and Boy Scouts from South Florida competed in
a variety of events including boat design and sailboat
races.
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