IAFC Foundation Scholarships
The IAFC Foundation recognizes the increasingly complex world first responders operate in. Science, technology, communications and policy are constantly and rapidly changing and evolving. It's critical that our nation's first responders master the challenges of today and tomorrow. The IAFC Foundation helps ensure that our men and women are fully prepared to meet these challenges by providing increased opportunities to support their educational needs.
Am I Eligible?
Any person who is an active member with a minimum of 3 years Volunteer or 2 years Paid or a combination of Paid and Volunteer of 3 years with a state, county, provincial, municipal, community, industrial, or federal fire department and who has demonstrated proficiency as a member, is eligible to apply for a scholarship to a recognized institution of higher education.
Dependents of members are NOT eligible.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete all sections of the application form. This includes the 250 word statement outlining your reasons for applying for assistance and explaining why you think your course of study will be useful to you in your chosen field. In evaluating the applications, preference will be given to those demonstrating need, desire, and initiative. Credits previously attained in college level courses should be listed, and a transcript furnished when possible.
Click here to apply for scholarship.
IAFC Foundation Scholarship Winners
The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation recently awarded Emergency Services Scholarships to career, volunteer and Explorers to further their education and knowledge to advance the fire service.
"Every day it becomes more and more evident that not only are our emergency responders key to the safety and well-being of our community, but that the skill set needed to serve communities is increasingly defined and technical," said Foundation President Anthony Campisi, in making the announcement. "I am delighted we can extend the well being of our citizens by providing additional educational opportunities to our emergency responders."
"These important awards are made possible with the support of forward-thinking individuals and companies that support the IAFC Foundation scholarship program," added Campisi. "Without their support, our educational goals could not be met."
This year’s scholarship award recipients include:
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Jason Brezler, Bronx NY of the Fire Department of New York |
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Brian Carbin, Clarksburg, NJ of the Millstone Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. |
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Justin Emmons, Topsham ME of the Topsham, Raymond Fire Depts. |
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Alan Farrar, Stokesdale NC of the Bethany Fire Department |
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William Fast, California MO of the Regional West Fire Prot. Dist. |
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Jeffrey Grote, Kansas City MO of the Kansas City Fire Department |
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James Guest, Honea Path, SC of Honea Path & Anderson Fire Depts. |
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Michael Heimbecker, Carol Stream IL of the Lombard Fire Dept. |
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Jonathan Frinks, Marshall VA of the Orlean Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept. |
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Stacy Kundinger, Tinley Park IL of Northbrook & Tinley Fire Depts. |
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Christopher Lyons, North Royalton OH of the Bay Village Fire Dept. |
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Kurt Muller, Moseley OH of the Chesterfield County Fire & EMS |
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Samuel Pendleton, Firestone CO of the Westminster Fire Dept. |
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Michael Testa, Wilmington DE of the Wilmington Fire Department |
Fire Explorers
The IAFC Foundation Scholarship Program is available to career and volunteer fire fighters and Fire Explorers. Fire Service Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, or 15 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday. For these young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of fire service, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.
For more information about the Fire Explorers program, please visit www.learningforlife.org/exploring/fire.
IAFC Federal Military Section Members
One or more scholarship(s) will be awarded to an applicant who is a IAFC Federal Military Section Member or who works in a federal military department.
The IAFC Federal Military Section is selling a coin, with proceeds to benefit the IAFC Foundation. Click here for more information.
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