Ossining Fire Department Jr Corps is for members who live in the Ossining area between the ages of 14-18 who wish to gain knowledge in the basics of firefighting as well stimulate interest in the Volunteer Fire Service. The first meeting of the OFD Venturing Crew was held in November 1999 in the quarters of Holla Hose, Engine 100. The Venturing Crew, formerly known as an Explorer Post is open to b
oys and girls between the ages of 14 (and have graduated 8th grade) and 21 that reside in or attend school in the Village or Town of Ossining. The Crew members are led and trained by the members of the OFD in hopes that they will later become members of the Department. The OFD Venturing Crew currently consists of 15 members. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and trainings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at one of the nine firehouses in Ossining at 7:00pm. Meetings are run by members of the crew that have been elected to officer positions and are overseen by the Advisors. At our trainings, the host company trains the crew members on firefighting techniques including opening a hydrant, ladder safety, operating a hose line, CPR/First Aid training and much more. In addition to meetings and firematic trainings, we also participate in events such as the William E. Kelly Bowl-o-Ree through the Boy Scouts of America and a weekend of Camping, training and friendly competition at the Annual Lake Carmel Explorer weekend. This is a crew of Junior Firefighters in the Ossining Area and we are always looking for fresh new faces!
