Scholarship Competition

Scholarship Competition

The IAFC Foundation is sponsoring its annual scholarship program, designed to assist individuals pursuing college level courses in the fire science area.

The competition is open to active members of state, county, provincial, municipal community, industrial or federal fire departments who have demonstrated proficiency as a member.

Applications, which must be received by Aug. 1, can be obtained by writing IAFC Foundation, 1329 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

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