Individuals who train to become fire fighters or emergency care professionals must be prepared to work in a fast-paced atmosphere that involves the safety of people's lives. In an effort to recognize those pursuing careers in these fields, some organizations offer scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in related degree programs.
For example, the Fort Mojave Professional Firefighters Association Local 4324 and Mohave Valley Professional Firefighters Association 4295 awarded scholarships to two River Valley High School graduates, according to the Mohave Daily News. These individuals were recognized for their enrollment into an accredited degree program specializing in fire science and emergency medicine.
Winners were selected based on their academic achievements, GPA, essay responses and their most recent academic transcript, the news source reports.
This year's honorees were Phillip Britton, who is currently pursuing a fire science degree at Mohave Community College (MCC), and Sierra McDevitt, who is a MCC graduate completing a paramedics program at the Coast Guard Academy in San Diego.
Over the next eight years, the demand for firefighters will create approximately 62,100 new jobs nationwide, while an estimated 19,000 new emergency medical technician positions will become available, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
