Danbury Fire Explorers

19/10/2026

The Danbury Fire Explorers would like to extend a sincere thank you to Chief Mahoney and the entire Branford Fire Department for their generous donation of 25 sets of decommissioned turnout gear.

Your support helps provide our Explorers with valuable hands-on training opportunities as they prepare for their futures in the fire service.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of firefighters!

Branford Fire Department
Branford Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2533

09/10/2026

🚒 THANK YOU, SOUTHBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT! 🚒

The Danbury Fire Explorers would like to extend a huge thank you to the Southbury Volunteer Fire Department for their generous donation of fire helmets to our program!

Your support helps equip the next generation of firefighters and provides our Explorers with the tools they need to learn and train.

We appreciate your generosity and commitment to the future of the fire service!

🔥 Learn. Serve. Lead.

Southbury Volunteer Fire Department

08/10/2026

🚒 THANK YOU, BRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT! 🚒

The Danbury Fire Explorers would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Branford Fire Department for their generous donation of firefighting gear and equipment to our Explorers Program!

Donations like these make a tremendous difference in our ability to provide young men and women with hands-on training, practical experience, and an introduction to the fire service.

Your generosity not only supports our program but also represents the brotherhood, teamwork, and commitment to developing the next generation of firefighters that make the fire service so special.

From all of us at the Danbury Fire Explorers, thank you for investing in the future of the fire service! 🚒🔥

04/10/2026

What an incredible day at our inaugural Danbury Fire Department Explorer Open House at the Danbury Fire School! The hype is real!

More than 40 young men and women joined us to meet our advisors, learn about the DFD Explorer program, and get a hands-on look at the skills firefighters use every day. After an overview of the program, guests rotated through seven skill stations, including vehicle extrication, hose-line advancement, forcible entry, roof operations, rope rescue, and search and rescue.

A special thank-you to Chief of Department Lounsbury and Mayor Roberto Alves for their continued support of this program and our future generations of firefighters.

Are you a Danbury resident ages 13–17 interested in joining? There’s still time to apply for the 2026 school year—applications are being accepted through October 23rd. Don’t miss out!

Application Link: https://forms.gle/wDXDH9F1dT1U6U428



Mayor Roberto Alves City of Danbury Danbury Fire Department - CT Danbury Professional Fire Fighters, Local 801, IAFF

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

🚨 DANBURY FIRE EXPLORERS OPEN HOUSE — THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

Ever wonder what it’s like to train as a firefighter? Come find out.

The Danbury Fire Explorer Program is opening the doors of the Danbury Fire Department Training Center this Saturday for an afternoon of hands-on demonstrations, fire service skills, and a chance to learn what our Explorer Program is all about.

🔥 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Danbury Fire Department Training Center
21 Plumtrees Road, Danbury, CT

Visitors will have the opportunity to see and experience activities including:

🚒 Fire apparatus & equipment
🔥 Hoseline advancement
🪓 Forcible entry
🚗 Vehicle extrication
🔍 Search & rescue
🧗 Rope rescue
🪜 Roof operations
🩺 EMS/CPR
🧑‍🚒 Firefighter PPE & SCBA
…and more!

Our firefighters and volunteers will be running different stations throughout the day, giving prospective Explorers an opportunity to see what training in the fire service is really like.

If you’re interested in the fire service, emergency services, leadership, teamwork, or simply want to see what the Danbury Fire Explorers are all about, stop by and check us out.

Come explore your future. 🚒🔥

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families and young people in the Danbury area!

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24/09/2026

According to a press release from the City of Danbury, the Danbury Fire Department is launching a new program aimed at giving local teenagers a chance to learn more about the fire service and what it takes to work in an emergency-response career.

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10/09/2026

** DANBURY FIRE EXPLORER OPEN HOUSE**

We are excited to announce the official start of the City of Danbury Fire Department Explorer program! We will be hosting an open house event at the Danbury Fire School on October 3rd from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. This is a great chance to meet the program advisors, learn about the program, and have some fun. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please reach out to us via email or on our social media pages with questions.

[email protected]


City of Danbury
Mayor Roberto Alves
Danbury Fire Department - CT
Danbury Professional Fire Fighters, Local 801, IAFF
Danbury Public Schools

09/08/2026

🔥 Believe in Our Mission. Support Our Future.

The Danbury Fire Explorers program is about more than learning the fire service—it’s about building confidence, character, leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to serving our community.

Your support helps provide our Explorers with hands-on training, certifications, equipment, educational opportunities, and experiences that will help shape tomorrow’s leaders.

🚒 Every donation makes a difference. Every gift is an investment in our future.

Help us build skills, build leaders, and build a safer future.

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Thank you for supporting the next generation of the fire service!

02/06/2026

**2026 RECRUITMENT**

The newly formed Danbury Fire Department Explorer post is now recruiting!

Are you between the ages of 14 and 17?
Danbury resident?
Interested in learning about the fire service?
Wanting to give back to your community?

Then reach out to us! We are actively recruiting new members for the fall 2026 school year. Feel free to reach out to us on social media or by email with any questions.

Fill out our interest form for additional information: https://forms.gle/6TcJ5ZxHtyGuJSxJ7


City of Danbury
Mayor Roberto Alves

Danbury Public Schools

Immaculate High School


Danbury Professional Fire Fighters, Local 801, IAFF