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Firefighter Lodging Scholarships for<\/span>
\n2022 NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend<\/span>\n<\/span>
\nThanks to the Turtle Plastics Foundation, the Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council is proud to offer 5 lodging scholarships to attend this year\u2019s event. The scholarship will pay for 2-night stay (Friday & Saturday) at the Comfort Suites in Niceville. Preference awarded to Florida Firefighters.<\/span>
\nEligibility Requirements:<\/span>
\n1.\tYou must live greater than 100 miles from Niceville, FL, and<\/span>
\n2.\tAn active member of a volunteer\/combination fire department.<\/span>
\nIf you meet the eligibility requirement, please submit the following information by August 1, 2022 by fax at 877-468-7309.<\/span>
\n1.\tFire Chief (On fire department letterhead and signed)<\/span>
\na.\tStatement that the fire department is not able to pay for their firefighter to attend this year\u2019s event<\/span>
\nb.\tBenefits to the fire department and community<\/span>
\nc.\tWhy this member deserves this scholarship?<\/span>
\n2.\tFirefighter\/student (include name, rank, home address, and signed)<\/span>
\na.\tWhy do you want to attend?<\/span>
\nb.\tBenefit of this training to yourself, department, and community.<\/span>
\nc.\tDepartment name and how long with the department.\n

If you have any questions, please email staff@nwflvolunteerffweekend.com<\/span><\/p>

FEMA Scholarship Opportunities<\/span>\n
No Longer Available \u2013 FEMA Grant ended 5\/11\/2022<\/span><\/h2>

 In 2017, NFVFW received a four year FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to assist volunteer fire departments. Program elements include:
\n\u2022  Free training for students obtaining their Firefighter I certification
\n\u2022  Free PPE for newly certified volunteers
\n\u2022  Reimbursement for medical exams for newly certified volunteers
\n\u2022  Recruitment & Retention Workshops to provide volunteer fire service leaders with new tools and techniques
\n\u2022  Support for localized, custom recruitment and retention campaigns
\n\u2022  Firefighter I Practical Skills sign-off training assistance<\/p><\/div> <\/div>

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING<\/h4>Learn More\u2026<\/a> <\/div>
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PPE SCHOLARSHIP<\/h4> Learn More\u2026<\/a><\/div>
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NFPA 1582 MEDICAL EXAM<\/h4> Learn More\u2026<\/a><\/div>
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RECRUITMENT & RETENTION<\/h4> Learn More\u2026<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

Volunteer Training Scholarships<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

To help new volunteers (after 8\/17\/2017) obtain their Firefighter I certification, the training scholarship funds expenses to attend one of the following courses: \n
   \u2022 Skills Task Book Sign-off (Wednesday \u2013 Friday)
   \u2022 Live Fire Evolutions (Friday \u2013 Sunday) \n
   \u2022 S130\/S190\/L180 (Wednesday \u2013 Sunday) \n

Scholarship Process:<\/span> \n
1. Register for one of the courses listed above
\n2. Fill out and submit scholarship application completed by both volunteer and chief (below)
\n3. After approved, book lodging in Niceville (funded by the SAFER grant)
\n4. Attend training in September \n
5. Submit reimbursement form for the following: \n
   \u2022 Mileage \n
   \u2022 Per diem \n
   \u2022 Lost wages for week-day training \n
6. Complete Firefighter I Certification by January 21, 2022
7. Email or fax a copy of certificate<\/span><\/p>

Scholarship Application (To attend one of the above training<\/span> courses):\n<\/span><\/p> Click Here<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

PPE Scholarships \n
(This program is currently on hold)<\/span><\/h2>

By attending training at NFVFW and successfully completing Firefighter I Certification, volunteers will be eligible to receive a complete set of personal protective equipment (pants, coat, helmet, boots, gloves and hood). \n

Process to Obtain Free PPE:<\/span>
\n1. Register for one of the following training courses at the Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend \n
   \u2022 Skills Task Book Sign-off \n
   \u2022 Live Fire Evolutions \n
   \u2022 S130\/S190\/L180
\n2. Fill out and submit PPE scholarship application completed by both volunteer and chief (below)
\n3. Attend training in September
\n4. Visit PPE vendor during weekend training event, measurements will be recorded
\n5. Complete Firefighter I Certification
\n6. Email or fax a copy of certificate
\n7. A PPE voucher will be sent to volunteer\/chief to obtain gear from vendor

Free<\/span> PPE may also be available to those attending Skills Task Book Sign-off and\/or Live Fire Evolutions during Volunteer Week at the Florida State Fire College, please contact NFVFW for more information.<\/span><\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/p>

PPE Scholarship Application (Now Available):<\/span><\/p>Click Here<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

NFPA 1582 Medical Exam Reimbursement<\/span><\/h2>

By successfully completing Firefighter I Certification, <\/span>volunteers\/departments will be eligible to receive\nreimbursement (up to $150) for required medical\nexam.  You do not have to attend one of the Council\u2019s sponsored training events.    

Reimbursement Process:<\/span>\n\n
1. Successfully Complete Firefighter I Certification\n\n
2. Fill out and submit medical scholarship \n application completed by both volunteer and \n chief (below)\n\n
3.<\/span> Email or fax copy of Firefighter I certificate\n and copy of medical exam receipt<\/span><\/p>

Medical Scholarship Application (Now Accepting Applications)<\/span><\/a><\/p>Click Here<\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

Recruitment & Retention Workshop Scholarship<\/span><\/h2>

The next SAFER-funded Retention & Recruitment Workshop (IAFC Beyond Hoses & Helmets) will be offered September 19 \u2013 20, 2020. The workshop is open to all volunteer fire service leaders across the southeast. The workshop is FREE and travel\/lodging expenses and per diem to attend the workshop will be reimbursed.<\/span>\n\n

\ufeffScholarship information will be emailed to you after registration.  <\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>

Florida Firefighter I Task Book Skills Sign-Off\u2019s Assistance<\/span><\/h2>

To assist with the completion of the Florida Firefighter I Task Book, the NFVFW can provide up to two certified fire instructors at no charge to a host agency . For more information on this program, email Patrick Garvey at:\n
training@nwflvolunteerffweekend.com<\/a><\/span>.\n

\n<\/span>CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a> for a link to a worksheet that can be used by Volunteer Fire Departments to record training that will enable the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Florida State Fire College) to issue an updated Volunteer Firefighter Certification that will reflect 206 hours of training completed.<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Firefighter Lodging Scholarships for 2022 NW FL Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Thanks to the Turtle Plastics Foundation, the Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend Council is proud to offer 5 lodging scholarships to attend this year\u2019s event. The scholarship will pay for 2-night stay (Friday & Saturday) at the Comfort Suites in Niceville. Preference awarded to Florida…
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