FAMA - Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association

FAMA Grants

The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) has been a long-term sponsor of annual Grant funding to support projects and individuals focused on improving the safety of others across the country. Please be advised of a recent change in this program.

In response to funding challenges currently experienced by the fire service, FAMA is suspending the Grant program for 2009. Instead, program monies will be used to help ensure that federal funds continue to be allocated to upgrading the fire service, including apparatus, equipment and training, that is so necessary for the protection of our fire fighters and the communities they serve. FAMA continues to recognize the contributions of fire colleges and their graduates, and looks forward to reinstating the Grant program when the necessary funding for the fire service has been resolved.

If you have any specific questions in this regard, please feel free to contact our association office at info@fama.org.

Sincerely,

Paul Carpenter, Acting Chair
FAMA Education Committee

FAMA Scholarships

FAMA is offering one (1) $3,000 scholarship to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student registered in a four-year fire protection engineering program or in a full-time master's degree program in fire protection engineering or administration. Applicants from Oklahoma State University, University of Maryland or other Universities offering similar programs will be eligible for this award.

INFORMATION REQUIRED:

1. General Information Form

a. Name
b. Address
c. Phone
d. E-Mail
e. University Attending
f. University Contact (name, phone, fax, e-mail)
g. School of Fire Protection Program
h. Year: Freshman___, Sophomore___, Junior___, Senior___, Master's Degree____

2. Letter of recommendation by professor of school or appropriate department head.

3. General description of student including special financial needs, family background, fire service experience, or interests.

4. Student's future career interest in the fire apparatus or fire equipment industry or the fire service in general.

5. Cumulative College grade point print-out and courses taken at the University.

DEADLINES AND AWARDS:

Application Period: 9/1 to 6/1 (closing date)
Evaluation Date: 6/1 to 6/30
Announcement Date: August, at Firehouse Expo.
Award Date: September, at Fire Rescue International

Please submit application to:

Karen Burnham FAMA
PO Box 397
Lynnfield, MA 01940-0397
Phone: (781) 334-2911
Fax: (781) 338-2911
e-mail: info@fama.org

Scholarship