Rancho Cucamonga Fire District provides leadership and team-building opportunities for youth to explore the various career opportunities available in the fire service.
Junior Firefighter Camp
Both June and July 2025 Jr. Firefighter Camp sessions are now FULL.
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District hosts a Junior Firefighter Camp for youth ages 11-15 each summer. This week-long camp teaches participants about the basics of firefighting as well as introduces them to fire prevention habits through hands-on activities, games and classroom lectures. Through activities such as relay races donning firefighting gear or coupling hoses, participants get a taste of the skills and knowledge necessary for firefighting. The Camp, limited to 28 participants, is held twice for one week each summer. Registration for the Camp will open at the end of April.
Fire Explorer Program
The Fire District's Fire Explorer Post was established in 1997. The Explorer Post allows youths between the ages of 16 and 21 to explore the various career opportunities available in the fire service. Explorers receive both hands-on and classroom training. Once an Explorer can demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and meet the qualifications, they can join firefighters on ride-alongs to observe actual emergency calls.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Apply online using the link provided below
- Email a one-page essay titled “Why I want to be a Fire Explorer with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District”
- If the applicant is a high school student, a copy of their most recent grade report must be included with essay and sent to RCFDFireExplorer@cityofrc.us.
- For more information, please email RCFDFireExplorer@cityofrc.us.
Fire Explorer applications are now closed. To join the interest list for updates about recruitment, please email RCFDFireExplorer@cityofrc.us