Cherokee Fire-Rescue Explorer Post 7200

We are working on getting our post started back up and going again! We are partnering between Cherokee Fire Department and Cherokee Rescue Squad to bring you fire service experience and EMS experience. Are you or your child between the ages of 14-18 and interested in becoming a firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic? This is the program for them! We will provide training and they will be able to respond with our crews on actual emergency calls. We’ve had many of our past explorers have successful careers as Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, Police Officers, 911 Telecommunicators, Corrections Officers, and Emergency Room Techs. This can be a great start to your future career. If you’re interested you can message us here on the page or contact Channin Goss or Michelle Rutland.

Colbert County Schools - Prom Promise 2019 Colbert County Career Tech Fire Science, along with Code 3 Productions, filmed, directed, and produced the 2019 Prom Promise video for the Colbert County Sch...

Colbert County Career Tech Fire Science Academy - Promo Video 2019 Colbert County Career Tech Fire Science Academy certifies high school students in the Colbert County School System (and surrounding systems) through the Alab...

What career opportunities does fire service exploring open for you? Here are a few numbers from some of our previous explorers and the careers they currently hold or have held in emergency services. We’ve had successful explorers come thru our post. Will you be next?
Paramedic(s): 2
Advanced EMT(s): 1
EMT(s): 4
Career Firefighter(s): 1
911 Dispatcher(s): 3
Law Enforcement: 4
Emergency Department: 2
Military Service: 2

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF VOLUTNEER FIREFIGHTERS

The AAVFD offers a limited number of scholarships each year. Scholarships are given on a one year basis. Previous applicants and/or recipients must submit a new application each year to be considered. Applications for AAVFD Scholarship must be postmarked no later than March 31st.
1. A volunteer firefighter; or a dependent son, or a dependent daughter, or the spouse of a volunteer firefighter (as listed on the 1040 tax return), in the State of Alabama; who is a current, active member of a certified volunteer fire department for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years; and said department has been a member of the AAVFD for the last three (3) consecutive years.
2. A dependent of a volunteer firefighters as listed on the 1040 tax return, and the volunteer firefighter meets the requirements as specified above in number 1.
3. The surviving spouse, or son, or daughter, of a fallen volunteer firefighters in the State of Alabama, whose death was in the line of duty. Said volunteer firefighter must have been a current, active member of a certified volunteer f ire department, and said department was a member of the AAVFD for the last three (3) consecutive years at the time of the firefighter's death.
4. A surviving dependent, listed on a 1040 tax return of a fallen firefighters whose death was in the line of duty, and the fallen volunteer firefighter met the requirements as specified above in number 3.
5. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, or a high school graduate, or have a GED or equivalent.
6. Applicant must have maintained a 'C' average at the last school attended.
7. The AAVFD Scholarship is awarded for undergraduates of a regional accredited public or private two (2) or four (4) year institution.
8. Scholarships awarded must be used within one year of award.
9. Applicant must submit a copy of the volunteer-firefighter's last years 1040 tax return.
10. Applicant must submit a transcript of grades for last school year attended.
11. Applicant must submit a copy of their high school diploma (if applicant is a high school graduate), or a copy of their GED or equivalent.
12. Applicant must submit a completed AAVFD Scholarship Application.
13. Applicant must submit three (3) letters of recommendation.
14. Applicant must submit a short essay as to why he/she desires an AAVFD Scholarship and what their plans are for the future.
15. If applicant is applying as a survivor of a firefighter fallen in the line of duty; a copy of the death certificate should be submitted

Severe Weather Awareness

Killen Fire Rescue will host fee waived Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations certification Class. This class will also take the place of block 4 in firefighter 1 class which will be taught after this class. The class dates are

March 15 6p-10p
March 16 8a-5p
March 17 8a-5p
March 29 6p-10p
March 30 6p-10p
March 31 8a-5p

Books will be provided and the class will be taught by Alabama Fire College staff instructors. Please email [email protected] to register now to confirm your seat. Limited seating available.

CTE Students and Explorers working along with Cherokee Volunteer Fire Fighters, Inc., Cherokee Search and Rescue, Cherokee Police Department, and Colbert County Coroner's Office to record a scene for the 2019 Prom Promise video. Great job by everyone!

Fire Training tonight is getting thick

Are you a member of the local law enforcement or a firefighter? If so, please know we honor your service and sacrifice at Jack’s. We always offer discounts of 25% to uniformed first responders. Please stop by and see us today to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and let us thank you for all that you do.

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New law offers reimbursement for EMT license in exchange for service The new law gives incentives for people to join volunteer fire departments and rescue squads across the state.

Northwest-Shoals program encourages EMT enrollment MUSCLE SHOALS – Officials with Northwest-Shoals Community College are offering a new state tuition reimbursement program to encourage more volunteers to earn their Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Do you need to take the Candidate Physical Ability Test? Don't miss out on the following two dates at Fort Payne RTC!

Colbert County Career Tech Fire Science Burn Trailer 2018 Alabama fire college burn trailer 2018. Burn trailer let's the kid's get hand's on firefighter experience, They learn search&rescue, nozzle control, SCBA, li...

Explorer Post renewals are coming up. If you wish to renew your Explorer membership, or join the Explorer program, contact us! The cost is $33 per year.

Sunday, November 4th, turn your clocks back one hour and change your smoke alarm batteries!

News The Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Fire College, and The University of South Alabama have graciously been provided funding by the Honorable Governor Kay Ivey, in collaboration with the Alabama Legislature, to increase the number of licensed EMTs in Alabama by reimbursing members of...

Fire prevention events slated Monday, Tuesday Firefighters from throughout the northwest Alabama region will be hosting a variety of fire prevention programs in the next few weeks as part of the annual Fire Prevention Month observance.