Hollis, NH Fire Explorers Post #12

06/02/2025

Saturday, the Hollis Junior Firefighters had the honor of visiting Boston, where they experienced an unforgettable and educational day immersed in the rich history and traditions of the fire service.

Our day began with a tour of the Boston Fire Museum, where the dedicated and knowledgeable museum staff shared their time and stories with us. From there, we were fortunate to visit several active firehouses, including Engine 33/Ladder 15 and “The Big House” – Engine 10, Tower Ladder 3, and Rescue 1. These visits gave our Junior Firefighters valuable insight into the operations of one of the busiest fire departments in the country.

We also paused to pay our respects at the Vendome Memorial, which honors the nine Boston firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1972 when the building they were operating in tragically collapsed. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Our group also visited the Cocoanut Grove Memorial Site, where we learned about the devastating 1942 nightclub fire that claimed the lives of 492 people and led to significant changes in fire safety codes across the nation.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Boston Fire Museum and the Boston Fire Department for their hospitality, knowledge, and continued service. The Hollis Junior Firefighters had an incredible day—one filled with meaningful lessons, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the fire service.

Thank you for welcoming us and for helping shape the next generation of firefighters.

04/25/2025

Hollis Junior Firefighters - Wildland Firefighting Training

At Wednesday evening’s meeting, the Hollis Junior Firefighters focused on wildland firefighting! The night began with an overview of Forestry 1 and Tanker 2, where the junior firefighters familiarized themselves with the equipment and procedures for each tool used in the field.

After reviewing the apparatus, the junior firefighters headed into the woods to put their skills to the test—working together to create fire lines, practicing nozzle control for brush fires, and getting hands-on experience using backpack pumps.

To wrap up the night, the junior firefighters cleaned their tools and finished with a timed gear donning drill. Great work by everyone who participated!

03/28/2025

Last night, our Hollis Junior Firefighters took their training to the next level at the high school, focusing on ladder operations. Working in teams, they practiced both ground ladder and tower ladder techniques, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

We’re especially proud of those who pushed past their fear of heights and tackled the challenge head-on. Their dedication and teamwork were on full display, and they all did an outstanding job!

Great work, keep up the hard work and determination!

02/13/2025

Hollis Junior Firefighters Complete Ice Rescue Training!

Last night, 14 of our Hollis Junior Firefighters successfully completed their ice rescue training evolution! This achievement comes after multiple nights of dedicated training, preparing them for this critical skill.

Their hard work, teamwork, and commitment were on full display as they executed the evolution effectively. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication to learning and growing in the fire service.

Great job, team! Stay safe and keep up the hard work!

01/23/2025

This week, the Hollis Junior Firefighters focused on building tool confidence and expanding their knowledge of essential equipment. They also began their introduction to ice water rescue techniques, laying the groundwork for next week’s exciting hands-on training, where they’ll perform true ice rescues. Great job to our future first responders for their hard work and dedication!

12/12/2024

Last evening Hollis Junior Firefighters held there annual Holiday Party! Good times with dinner, a Yankee swap, and firefighter jeopardy!

11/15/2024

Thank you to Al Fulchino and attendees from the Hollis Grape and Italian Festival. We received a combined donation of $2,000 that goes into our program.

With much appreciation and gratitude from the kids in the program.

10/28/2024

The Hollis Jr. Firefighters participated in ground ladder training, focusing on building confidence and learning basic skills. This hands-on practice is a key part of their preparation, helping them develop essential techniques for future work.

09/12/2024

03/30/2024

On Wednesday our Junior Firefighters started with a classroom lecture on forcible entry before moving down to the bay where they all completed an intro to forcible entry. Each explorer trained on two-person and single-person forcible entry. They then ended the night with forestry inventory.

02/29/2024

Explorers, also known as ‘Junior Firefighters’, drilled with Hollis Firefighters. They advanced hoselines, learned how to individually search for victims and searched as a team. It wasn’t easy. Hoselines are heavy and hard to move through a structure. There was lots of confidence building and it showed.

Did you know when water is applied to extinguish fire, the fire heats the water as it comes back down and that can cause burns to firefighters. American fire helmets have long brims on the back of the helmets so water runs off it like an umbrella and not down into the coat of a firefighter.