What functions Explorers can perform is mainly covered in the Boy Scouts of America regulations. Most of the depts that have Explorers also have some written regulations on the function of Explorers. In general, Explorers are not to placed in immediate danger. This may mean staying on or near the apparatus at a vehicle accident-on-the-freeway call. It also means that Explorers are not to be used for initial fire suppresion, though some depts bend the rules and allow them to function like vol FFs. Most of what an Explorer can and cannot do is also greatly affected by the confidence that the FFs and officers have in the individual Explorer. Some Explorers perform like and have the skill/knowledge of a rookie paid FF. Those are the ones that usually get to do the most fun stuff.