Greater Alabama Council Exploring

03/04/2026

Friendly reminder: All adult leaders and youth between 18-20 yrs old who have not already taken the Safeguarding Youth Training must do so prior to May 31st. Go to my.scouting.org to take the training today!

02/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Derrick Russaw to the position of Director of Field Services. Derrick will provide leadership to all staff who provide support to the districts of the Greater Alabama Council.

01/27/2026

Went into the picture vault for these! Tag yourself if you see your department and Explorer post.

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

Shelby County showing up and showing out!

01/27/2026

Brrrre🥶

01/27/2026

Austin Brown and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office are doing good things for our communities!

01/27/2026

Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer for Exploring/Scouting America, will lead a Q/A tomorrow night to discuss new safeguarding policies pertaining to program participants aged 18-20 in Exploring. Details in comments.

01/23/2026

2026 Explorer Fire College Weekend is only two weeks away.
Teams are locking in now. Bring your best, push your limits, and fight for the brass. Do not let your Explorers miss this.

Register here! https://www.alabamafirecollege.org/course/fire-explorers-weekend/
Helena Fire Explorer Post 2060Jones Chapel Fire DepartmentBrick-Hatton Volunteer Fire Dept.Montevallo Fire and RescueAlabama Fire CollegeToney Fire/Rescue Explorer Post 7423Jackson County EMA (Emergency Management)Vestavia Hills Fire DepartmentHoover Fire DepartmentCaddo-Midway Fire and Rescue District@topfans

01/12/2026

Test Your Explorers Knowledge With Real Training! This is event is perfect for all Fire Post’s new or seasoned.

The 2026 Fire Explorer Weekend
February 20-22
Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Registration is available until February 7th

$25 registration fee includes 4 meals, an event t-shirt*, and training in these areas: live fire attack (con-ex box training area and in the Mobile Fire Trainer), rope rescue, confined space, search & rescue (burn building), Rapid Intervention Crews (drill tower), hose/fire streams, forced entry, and vehicle extrication.