The Inland Empire Chapter of the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs at their annual Outstanding Student Recognition Competition honored Lake Arrowhead Explorer Captain Cody Snow on May 13th. Cody took first place in the category of Fire Science. Ninety students from 16 school districts participated.

The 17 year old Explorer Captain spent a great deal of time preparing for the competition, which consisted of resume writing, application forms and extensive oral interviews with a presentation of a detailed career and work portfolio. In his final interview, conducted by two Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies, and a business executive, Cody demonstrated the use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Cody said his four years of training in the San Bernardino County Fire Explorer program and his instruction in the Fire Science classes at Rim of the World High School were his “ace in the hole”.

Cody stated, “I would definitely say that my participation in the San Bernardino County Fire Department's Fire Explorer Post 94 helped a great deal. I gained experience from oral interviews, to filling out applications, to presenting yourself as a professional.”

Cody has been instrumental in creating a website for Explorer Post 94. To view another of Cody’s talents, visit www.explorerpost94.com.

Cody is currently working on becoming a Paid-Call Firefighter in Lake Arrowhead, where he can continue serving the citizens of his community. His long-term goal is to become a Firefighter Paramedic with the San Bernardino County Fire Department.