St. Charles City Fire Explorer Post 9491 is a post that is built around the fire service. The post has a total of 25 members. It is structured like the fire department with a chain of command which includes a Chief, Assistant Chief and 4 Captains.

Through participation in the Explorer program, individuals will gain personal confidence, learn to use various tools, develop mechanical skills and aptitude, and gain a greater awareness of personal and fire safety. They will also gain leadership skills and group inter-dynamic skills.

The post meets twice monthly and offers a ride along program on the department’s fire apparatus. The group learns a variety of skills that help them while riding on the trucks. Our fire service explorer post allows young people to have exposure to the fire service so that they may make an informed decision concerning their career path. Many of our members have gone on to careers in the firefighting service, but members are not required to do so.

For those who are just here to have a good time and for something they do, they will learn alot more about themselves, and what they themselves are capable of doing. The program provides a worksite based learning experience for young men and women who have completed eighth grade and encompasses persons aged 14 through 21.

For more information on the Explorer Post, contact Captain Dan Casey at (314)799-6919.