NVFC Offers Scholarships for Junior Firefighters, Grants for Departments

NVFC Offers Scholarships for Junior Firefighters, Grants for Departments


The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program is offering ten $5,000 scholarships to junior firefighters nationwide who demonstrate commitment and dedication to their local junior firefighter program and the fire service. The departments of each of the winning students will also receive a grant of $5,000. The application and criteria for the competitive scholarships will be available on the NVFC web site at www.nvfc.org/juniors no later than April 1. The deadline for applications is May 15.

The National Junior Firefighter Program was created by the NVFC and Spartan Motors, Inc. to help fire and EMS organizations nationwide develop, grow, and promote programs that encourage youth participation within the organizations. In addition, youth can use the Program to find out how to join a local fire, rescue, or EMS organization, keep track of their hours of service, and earn exciting rewards after spending a set number of hours helping their department. Launched in July 2007, the Program was recently awarded a grant by the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation to expand the Program to include a scholarship and grant component, a more sophisticated web site with interactive database, stronger outreach efforts, and much more.

Stay tuned to the NVFC web site for additional information and to access the application. The scholarships and department grants will be awarded during Firehouse Expo in July. For additional information, visit www.nvfc.org/juniors, email nvfcoffice@nvfc.org. or call 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832).

About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides invaluable tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
About The Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation
The Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation brings together a wide network of stakeholders, including Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees, crew members, and employees, to support the service and leadership of emergency response organizations – especially in times of crisis. The Foundation supports emergency responders by providing financial assistance, building capacity, developing partnerships, encouraging volunteerism, and honoring local heroes. To learn more about the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation please visit www.dunkinbrands.com/foundation.

About Spartan Motors, Inc.
Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures custom chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, emergency-rescue and specialty vehicle markets. The Company's brand names – Spartan™, Crimson Fire™, Crimson Fire Aerials™, and Road Rescue™ – are known for quality, value, service, and being the first to market with innovative products. The Company has at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and South Dakota. For more information, visit www.spartanmotors.com.