LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES!
Curious about a career in fire or emergency medical services? This hands-on program introduces you to real-world fire, rescue, and EMS operations. Learn directly from local firefighters and paramedics, explore career pathways, and build skills that prepare you for the future. Explore the fire service through training, teamwork, and real-life emergency response scenarios.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• CPR Certification & First Aid
• Physical Fitness & CPAT Prep
• Rope Rescue & Techniques
• Equipment Management
• And more!

Meeting dates start September 3, 2026 and meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. through May 20 , 2027 at the Dubuque Fire Department.

FIRST MEETING:
Thursday, September 3, 2026  |  6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dubuque Fire Department  |  11 W 9th St, Dubuque, Iowa
Cost for the program is a $53.00.  Payment can be made online ($4 convenience fee applies).
One registration signs you up for ALL meetings!

***Refunds are not available***

Please contact Michaela with the Exploring office at 563.556.4343 or michaela.freiburger@scouting.org if participant is between 18 and 20. The registration fee is the same, but a different form must be used.

Projected Schedule of Events:
September 3rd -Character traits, core values
September 17th - PPE/ SCBA
October 1st -Physical Fitness/ CPAT
October 15th - Fire hose management, fire hose loads, flowing water/ engine equipment
November 5th  - Truck equipment
November 19th -HAZMAT
December 3rd - CPR Certification
December 17th -Forcible entry
January 7th - EMS skills/ first aid
January 21st - Mega codes/ scenarios
February 4th - Stop the bleed/ medic unit orientation
February 18th -Search 
March 4th - Ladder maintenance
March 18th - Rope rescue
April 1st - Auto extrication 
April 15th -Auto extrication
May 6th - Incident command/ RTF skills
May 20th - Boat/ Water ops