When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Acadian Ambulance CENLA Administration
105 N. 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
What: Acadian Ambulance is holding an Open House to introduce its Explorer program to students in East Central Louisiana – Avoyelles, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, Rapides, and neighboring parishes. Students in grades 9-12 and their parents are invited to a free open house to learn about the Explorer program, meet with Acadian’s team of advisors, and sign up to become an Explorer. If students are under 18, a parent is required to attend with them.
Open House registration is encouraged, but not required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc44pZSlKGbWbVLfUAXCDBqzfRHhJJg5-DirXrvvYdz8xutkQ/viewform
What is an Explorer?
Acadian Explorers provide assistance and basic medical services at community events, fairs, festivals and sporting events, and learn how to work together in a team setting.
- Shadow Acadian Ambulance EMS crews while working at events
- Ride along on the ambulance
- Build a medical résumé
- Become CPR-certified through AHA
- Obtain a sponsorship for EMT school through National EMS Academy
Media is encouraged to attend for coverage. Acadian representatives are available for interviews.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GmKz3RpGA/
More information on Acadian Ambulance Explorers: http://www.acadianexplorers.com/
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Photo: Acadian Ambulance’s Hub City and Capital District Explorers worked alongside Acadian medics to provide standby medical support at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette, LA, April 2026.
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