2022 Annual Emergency Services Scholarship Awards Program
The scholarship program was developed in an effort to pay tribute to those who unselfishly gave their lives in an effort to save others during the September 11th, 2001 tragedy. The award consists of tuition-free rope and/or confined space technical rescue classes, usually in the form of a 24-hour USAR Confined Space and 40-hour USAR Rope Rescue class at the Operations level. On some occasions, the type of program may be altered based on the applicant base (for instance, Technician level when all applicants are already at Operations level). USAR courses also meet Florida State’s requirements for Florida Urban Search & Rescue (FLUSAR) certification.
Application
Each award candidate must apply for the scholarship by completing a short on-line questionnaire (below). The selection of award winners will be based primarily on the applicant’s answers to questions regarding their personal motivation and intended use of the training. Applications for the 2021 scholarship awards are closed but are being accepted for 2022 at this time. Apply Here
Applicant Qualifications
Applicants must be career municipal, county, state, or federal firefighters, law enforcement officers, or emergency medical service providers with job-specific requirements for technical rescue. If accepted, applicants must show proof of travel and lodging arrangements at least three weeks prior to start of the classes. Award winners must be willing to attend the provided course on the specified dates regardless of previous experience.
The specific course dates for the 2022 Scholarship Awards Program and award recipients will be announced the last week in November of 2021 and the courses will be held in a Panama City, Florida facility to be announced.
Cancellations
The scholarship courses are normally limited to eight award winners. Should you be selected and find a need to cancel. A prompt notice is greatly appreciated so that another candidate may fill the position for which you were selected