Rancho Cucamonga Fire District provides leadership and team-building opportunities for youth to explore the various career opportunities available in the fire service.
Fire Explorer Program
Fire Explorer applications CLOSED October 18, 2025
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.
Upon completion of different levels of training Explorers may participate in some or all of the following: assist with Fire Prevention programs; assist with Public Relations or Public Education programs; ride as an observer on fire apparatus to emergency incidents; and perform a variety of community service related projects.
Training shall consist of lectures, manipulative and physical training, selfstudy, annual academies and multi-company drills provided by qualified officers, firefighters and qualified Explorers.
Fire Exploring is for youth ages 16 to 21. Applicants must be free of any physical debilities that would cause injury to himself or jeopardize others participating in the Explorer Program. No serious arrest or convictions. Must abide and maintain themselves to the District’s grooming standards. While attending high school, Explorer shall maintain a 2.75 GPA with no grade lower than “C”.
Fire Exploring is a disciplined program requiring a lot from those participating. Department professionalism standards must be met and maintained, grooming standard is required, and must attend weekly Tuesday meetings from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Explorers will be expected to volunteer with Rancho Cucamonga Fire District community events when available.
Junior Firefighter Camp
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.
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Why is registration limited to one session only?
- We hope to give as many people possible the opportunity to attend this annual camp, so registration is limited to one session only. If you register for both sessions, you will be contacted by someone from the Fire District to be moved to one session only.
- We hope to give as many people possible the opportunity to attend this annual camp, so registration is limited to one session only. If you register for both sessions, you will be contacted by someone from the Fire District to be moved to one session only.
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I am having difficulty registering on the ActiveNet system, who can help me?
- For specific account-related issues with the ActiveNet online registration system, including payment, account login, etc. please contact the Community Services Department at 1-909-477-2760.