The East Baton Rouge City/Parish Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sponsors an Explorer Post for youth 15-18 years of age interested in pre-hospital emergency medical care.

Since 1983 this highly successful program has trained and mentored hundreds of young adults. Many of them are now active in the medical community pursuing careers as physicians, nurses, paramedics and other health related fields.

Upon successful completion of our class, they will be eligible to participate in our Paramedic ride-along program. This program allows them to work with and observe EMS Paramedics as they perform their job. They can also participate in the numerous ongoing activities that the Explorer members plan.