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The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program is offering $100,000 in scholarships to outstanding junior firefighters and grants to their departments. The criteria and application are now available on the NVFC web site at www.nvfc.org/juniors. Applications must be received by May 15, 2008.

 

Sponsored by the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation (DBCF), the National Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program will award ten $5,000 scholarships to junior firefighters who demonstrate commitment and dedication to their local program and the fire service. The departments of each scholarship winner will also receive a grant of $5,000. Learn more at www.nvfc.org/juniors.

 

The NVFC launched the National Junior Firefighter Program in 2007 to provide an umbrella for the thousands of local junior firefighter programs nationwide. Fire, rescue, and EMS organizations can use the National Junior Firefighter Program to start, expand, or encourage participation in their local program. Youth participants can use the National Junior Firefighter Program to find a local program as well as log in their hours of service to receive national recognition and rewards. The program is supported by the DBCF and Spartan Motors, Inc.

 

DCBF brings together a wide network of stakeholders, including Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees, crew members, and employees, to support the service and leadership of emergency response organizations – especially in times of crisis. The Foundation supports emergency responders by providing financial assistance, building capacity, developing partnerships, encouraging volunteerism, and honoring local heroes. Learn more at www.dunkinbrands.com/foundation.

 

Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures custom chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, emergency-rescue and specialty vehicle markets. The Company's brand names – Spartan™, Crimson Fire™, Crimson Fire Aerials™, and Road Rescue™ – are known for quality, value, service, and being the first to market with innovative products. For more information, visit www.spartanmotors.com.

 

Learn more about the National Junior Firefighter Program online at www.nvfc.org/juniors. Stay tuned to the web site and E-updates form more information about the National Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program, or email nvfcoffice@nvfc.org.