The FDNY does offer an explorer program still, its the cadets that were disbanded. There is 1 post per borough with the exception of Brooklyn who has a borough post, and a post through the FDNY highschool. Each post is ran by firefighters as well as EMTS/Paramedics who wish to advise. There main mission statement is community service, but they do train at the rock frequently, as well as do many in house drills. Most recent, the FDNY had an all night out event, where every explorer from every borough did a tour on marine 1, when to aviation to iceskate and rockclimb, as well as have a drive in movie/picnic at the end to top the night off. Its a great program preaching diveristy, as well as teamwork and really sets an example for the explorers. You can enter the program from the ages of 14-21, any more info just contact me. (And yes, they are ensured through the BSA)