National Emergency Vehicle Technician Training Academy

Purpose

The purpose of the Foundation Scholarship program is to assist a technician who works on emergency services apparatus to reach a higher level of performance through participation in the Emergency Vehicle Technician professional development and training programs. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible as a scholarship recipient, you must be a current member of the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association. You must hold the rank of Fire Officer or above, be associated with a 100% volunteer fire department or a combination or career department; population must serve 50,000 or less. Criteria will be weighted accordingly by:

1. Current member of the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association
2. Fire Officer or above
3. 100% Volunteer Fire Department serves a population of 50,000 or less
4. Combination or Career Department serving a population of 50,000 or less

Responsibilities

Scholarship recipients must attend the full program on the dates and location specified on their application. If an emergency or illness prevents attendance, recipients may re-apply at any time for attendance at future programs. Scholarships are not transferable to other individuals. Recipients must complete and submit a seminar evaluation form at the end of the program. Scholarship recipients are also required to submit a written report to the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Foundation detailing advantages gained through attendance which will be published in Florida Fire Service magazine.