2010 Explorer of the Year - 05/01/2010 The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate Mr. Brad Hoffman for his being selected as the 2010 Explorer of the year. Mr. Hoffman is a member of Explorer post 43. The Explorers meet on Tuesday evenings and assist the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department with a variety of tasks both on and off the fire ground. We would also like to wish the new officers of Explorer Post 43 good luck in the coming year with all of their endeavors. The new officers include President Brandon Bartell, Vice President (Administrative) Dave Schoolnick, Vice President (Program) Jeff Bird, Secretary Travis Palmer-Lavoie, and Treasurer Justin Bird.