Scholarship Information
The Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter
Weekend Council, Inc. has been awarded a FEMA SAFER grant in April
2011 for the amount
of $586,000 which is to be spread over the next 4 years. This
Grant will be used to provide scholarships for those attending the
Event.
The following courses will be awarded a scholarship on a first come-first
serve basis:
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S-130/S-190 - This course is only for students obtaining their Florida FF I Certificate of Completion. The scholarship will pay for lost wages from Wednesday through Friday, per diem, 5 nights of lodging, and mileage.
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Firefighter I Skills Task Book, 2nd Sign Off - This course is only for students obtaining their Florida FF I Certificate of Completion. The scholarship will pay for lost wages on Thursday and Friday, per diem, 2 nights of lodging, and mileage.
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Live Fire Evolutions - This course is only for students obtaining their Florida FF I Certificate of Completion. The scholarship will pay for per diem, 2 nights of lodging, and mileage.
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Recruitment and Retention for Volunteer FD - This course is for Chief Officers and those involved in the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. The scholarship will pay for per diem, 2 nights of lodging, and mileage or airfare. Scholarship application is not needed for this course.
After completing the online registration form for your courses, you will then need to complete and sign the Scholarship Application listed below, have your Chief sign the application and then fax it to us at 877-468-7309. You will be notified if you are awarded a scholarship. If you are awarded a scholarship, then you will need to make your lodging reservations if you need lodging. After completing the training, you will submit a reimbursement form for your lost wages (if applicable), per diem, and mileage at $0.555/mile for POV. This form will be emailed to you after the Event.
Space is limited! Registration begins June 1, 2012. The scholarship form is a "Form Fillable PDF". Please complete on your computer before printing. Thank you.
Scholarship Application (For S130/S190, Task Book, and Live Fire Evolutions Only)