Sumter County Fire Explorer Post 343

09/16/2025

Sumter County Fire Explorer Post 343 is more than just a program it’s a pathway to the future. Our explorers gain real-world training in fire and EMS, build leadership and teamwork skills, and discover what it means to serve their community.

We’re proud to say our doors are always open to new members.

Whether you’re looking to explore a career, develop new skills, or just challenge yourself in a supportive environment, Explorer Post 343 is here for you.

If you know a motivated young person who’s ready to take on the challenge, encourage them to check out the flyer and reach out today.

10/07/2024

SCFR Explorer Post 343 participated in the Andersonville Fair this past Saturday. Explorers participated in passing out SCFR Children’s Fire Helmets, as well as information on fire safety for the community. Explorers also participated in t-shirt sales for SCFR’s Breast Cancer Awareness. It was a great community event. We are always accepting new explorers!

10/04/2024

Come out and see us tomorrow in Andersonville. Our Explorers will be assisting with the t-shirt sales.

05/29/2024

Sumter County Explorers held training last night on skills for their Firefighter l Training. Some of these skills practiced included vehicle fire attack, search and rescue, and roof ventilation. We are always accepting new explorers.

04/24/2024

Post 343 conducted amazing trainings this month. Explorers have continued to practice their skills with speed dressing and firefighter survival training. Firefighter survival training has included learning how to escape a building using a hose line. We are always accepting new members! We look forward to seeing you.

04/03/2024

Post 343 had a very exciting meeting last night. We gained 3 new explorers. Jayden, Adison, and Alyssa. Other explorers were given their well deserved awards. Connor was promoted to the Youth Captain position. Noah Fallin was promoted to the Lieutenant position as well as earning 2 awards, Tenure and Explorer of the Year in 2023. Brock was promoted to a youth advisor and earned his Tenure award. Trey earned his Tenure award. Not pictured Blake and Alex were also awarded the Tenure award. Explorers also performed training with ladders to continue their skills.

02/11/2024

SCFR Post 343 held training last week on vehicle fire attack. This is one of the skills they will have to perform during the Firefighter 1 Skills Testing to become a certified firefighter. We are always looking for new Explorers, so come join us! We look forward to seeing you.

01/21/2024

Sumter County Fire Explorer Post 343 had training this week on Hose Evolutions. We are starting the New Year off with many exciting trainings, and we are looking forward to seeing what wonderful things 2024 brings us. We are always welcoming new members. We look forward to a new opportunities this year and new members to join us.

12/07/2023

12/06/2023

Sumter County Fire Explorer Post 343 is very proud to announce that Noah Fallin is our Explorer of the year. This young man has earned this award through and through. He has demonstrated excellence in the field, initiative, and leadership to the other Explorers. We are very proud of Noah and the work he is doing.

Explorer Post 343 also gave Post Advisor Corey Harmon a plaque symbolizing his dedication to the post. We look forward to next year and what it will bring. We also want to thank each and every explorer and adult the leaders for their hard work and dedication.

10/20/2023

Sumter County Fire Explorer Post 343 is a great program for youth ages 14-21. The purpose of this program is for youth to participate and train in firefighting activities. This program gets our youth ready to become certified firefighters. We are always looking for more explorers. if you are interested in this program please reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!