Huntington Beach Search and Rescue Explorer Post #563 is chartered by the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America / Learning for Life and sponsored by the Huntington Beach Police and Fire Departments. It is a co-ed youth program designed to expose high school and college age men and women to careers in the emergency services field. It is open to ages 15 to 18 for new members, with a maximum age of 19 for participation.

Explorer Post # 563 was founded in 1962 as a Law Enforcement Explorer Post. Over the years it has developed into one of the premier Explorer Posts in Orange County. In 1982 the post took on a new challenge by expanding its focus to include firefighting exploring and becoming part of the Search and Rescue Explorer Program.

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• Next Academy Date: TBD, September 2010.


RESCUE1000 is a volunteer team of local law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medical service members that have a strong desire to bring positive change to those in need. Our name is synonymous with an incredible fundraiser designed to benefit the Huntington Beach Search and Rescue Explorer Program and the El Oasis Children’s Orphanage in Mexico. Both of these organizations support the youth of today; therefore creating the leaders of tomorrow.

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