ADVISORS, YOU ARE THE
BACKBONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION. The CFEA Board thanks you for all your hard work
and dedication!
ADVISORS, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO SUBMIT YOUR POST’S APPLICATION PACKETS AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE
COMPLETE.
Eric Verwey, our CFEA
President handles the application process. If you have any questions regarding
the application process, please contact him via e-mail everwey@cfea.net. If you have a question regarding the web-site or problems with
the on-line application, please email info@cfea.net.
Explorers
The Explorer Application has FIVE parts.
Please make sure that the following items are completed for each explorer
application. Make sure their names are spelled correctly and they all put the
same name for department e.g. LA city fire vs Los Angeles City Fire.
- CFEA
online application. This alone does not guarantee acceptance.
- Advisor
Certification Page
- Academy
Participation Agreement – Explorer/Cadet
- Explorer
Code of Conduct
- $300
fee
*** It is NO LONGER
necessary to submit your Post Roster or Proof of insurance. Advisors ARE TO BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPERLY REGISTERING THEIR OWN EXPLORERS/CADETS ATTENDING THE ACADEMY.
*** According to the Learning for Life website,
Tour (Outing) Permits are no longer required. Some LFL Councils still require
the submission of an Online Outing Permit. Check with your local council for
guidance. ***
PLEASE RETURN ALL COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS
FOR YOUR POST TOGETHER!
Deadlines and Limitations – Rules for 2020
The academy has become very popular and fills
quickly. For 2020, we will be re-implementing the 5 Explorers/Cadets per
Post limit. Additional applications beyond the initial 5 can be submitted to be
placed on the waiting list. Complete Application Packets are received on a
first come, first serve basis. Applications received after the Academy is full
will be placed on the waiting list as well. Your application is not
considered accepted until all supporting documentation has been sent to the
P.O. Box below. (You must send it U.S. mail).
Cancellations and Refunds
Full refunds will be issued if a cancellation
is received before Saturday , February 29th, 2020
No refunds will be issued
if a cancellation is received after Sunday March 1st, 2020.
Captains and Chief Officers
One of the strongest attributes the explorers
develop during the academy is LEADERSHIP. Each year 10 chief officers and 24
captains are selected to lead the 166 cadets attending the academy. Explorers
that you feel will make good candidates for officer positions are encouraged to
apply. The Post Advisor must submit a LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION for any explorer
that is applying for the position of Captain or above. Chief Officers, in
addition to the letter of recommendation, must also submit a LETTER OF
INTEREST/INTENT and a RESUME. Please include this information with the Explorer/Cadet's
application.
Scholarships – NEW FOR 2020
We are happy to announce the CFEA is offering
the Rob VanWormer Memorial Scholarship for this years’ Academy.
Advisors
The California Fire Exploring Academy is an
amazing undertaking that requires the support and participation of over 100 Advisors
to ensure safety and success during the week. We know many of you take personal
time off and spend your own money to attend. We cannot thank you enough for
your support.
You are required to submit an application with CFEA. In addition to the application you must also sign and return an Advisor Participation form. Applications and forms can be found at the links below. Please send all advisor information in with your explorer applications. You must be registered with Learning for Life and listed as an advisor on your annual roster from the Boy Scouts of America. For insurance reasons you must also be sponsored by your respective agency. In order to maintain a lower cost for the cadets we have established an advisor fee of $100 this covers food, shirts and other misc. items. If you have any questions regarding these requirements feel free to contact CFEA staff.
Advisor application has 3 parts:
- CFEA on-line advisor application
- Advisor Participation Agreement
- Check $100
Applications are due no
later than Saturday, February 29th, 2020
Advisor Application Link (click here)
ACADEMY PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Advisor
Mail Completed
Applications and payment to:
California Fire Exploring Association
P.O. Box 2160
Simi Valley, CA 93062