Firefighter/EMT Scholarship Program
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Employment as a career firefighter provides stability, structure, a second family, and the ability to give back to the community in a very real and direct way. The foundation recognizes how important the chance at a financially stable life can be to a person who is economically disadvantaged. Because of its continued commitment to the education of Florida’s firefighters, the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation has created a scholarship program that is specifically intended to provide financial support for individuals who cannot otherwise afford to attend an approved Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and related Emergency Medical Technician certification program.

It remains the intention of the Firefighter/EMT Scholarship Program to assist individuals who are economically disadvantaged, eligible and wish to pursue a career as a firefighter in the State of Florida. Therefore, identifying successful applicants will be based primarily on financial need and the recommendation of a Fire Chief. An individual’s past or present academic standing, public safety related extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in volunteer organizations may also be taken into consideration. The Florida Fire Chief’s Foundation Scholarship Committee will review all applications for meeting eligibility and submission requirements before considering the candidate's individual circumstances or qualifications for the award. Upon a scholarship award, recipients will be assigned a local fire department sponsor by the Foundation to assist them throughout the scholarship period.

In order to be considered eligible for the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation's Firefighter/EMT Scholarship, the candidate must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Must be a Florida resident and must be attending a Florida institution.
  2. Must be considered at-risk and/or economically disadvantaged at the time of application.
  3. Must have applied for financial assistance to attend a qualified Firefighter Minimum Standards and/or EMT program at the educational institution they plan to attend.
  4. Must have a High School diploma or GED.
  5. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  6. Must meet all physical fitness and/or medical requirements to enter the Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards program and/or EMT program as outlined by the institution.
  7. Must be tobacco-free in accordance with the current Florida Statute.
  8. Must not have any felony or 1st-degree misdemeanor convictions.
  9. Must have a driving record that would not preclude employment under Florida Statute as a firefighter or EMT.
  10. Must meet all eligibility requirements to attend the college or vocational school in which the scholarship is awarded for Firefighter Minimum Standards/EMT.
  11. Must agree to, and pass, a background check.

*The Firefighter/EMT Scholarship may only cover the cost of tuition, books, uniforms and the rental of required protective clothing. This scholarship is intended to bridge the required cost of the program not funded by other financial assistance which is offered at the educational institution.