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Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue Scholarship Program Benefits
The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:
Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses upfront each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements. The current reimbursement rate is $6900 per semester.
A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge (dependent on availability.)
SVFD Scholarship FAQ
SVFD Paramedic Scholarship FAQ
SVFD Application
For more information, contact Office Manager Samara Steele at 907-457-3710 or samara.steele@steesefire.org
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The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:
Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses upfront each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements. The current reimbursement rate is $6900 per semester.
A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge (dependent on availability.)
For more information, contact Assistant Chief Dave Boddy at 907-479-5672 or dboddy@cgfr.com
Four departments have collaborated to offer you real world experience while getting a degree with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The North Star Volunteer Fire Department, Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue, Steese VFD, and University Fire Departments have developed a joint firefighter recruitment process. The consortium is designed specifically for student firefighters and scholarship firefighters looking to combine real on the job experience with their college education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. One application will apply for one or all departments, depending on your preference.
North Star Volunteer Fire Department: Lieutenant Kelli Casey (907) 488-3400 or kcasey@northstarfire.org
Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue: Assistant Chief Dave Boddy at (907) 479-5672 or dboddy@cgfr.com
Steese Volunteer Fire Department: Office Manager Samara Steele at (907) 457-3710 or samara.steele@steesefire.org
University Fire Department: Captain David Maddox at (907) 474-5770 or UFD’s recruiter here
North Star VFD Scholarships Program Benefits
How to Become a Student or Scholarship Firefighter
Required Employment Supplemental Documents:
Note: Any/all documents can be uploaded as one pdf file on the UAF employment application portal. DO NOT USE A LINK TO A PORTFOLIO OR FILES IN YOUR APPLICATION
University Fire Department Program Benefits
The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:
Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses upfront each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements. The current reimbursement rate is $6900 per semester.
A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge.
Scholarship FAQ
For more information, contact Lieutenant Kelli Casey at 907-488-3400 or at kcasey@northstarfire.org
Additional Steps
The University Fire Department is nationally-known as the only program of its kind where:
University FAQ
For more information, contact Captain David Mattox at 907-474-5770
Student and Scholarship Firefighters are Required to:
Fill out Employment Application
Step 1
Contact Information:
Steese VFD Scholarship Program Benefits:
UAF Admission: Apply for admission and enroll as a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
FF Certified: IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter I certification is required to work as a student Firefighter. UAF Community & Technical College (CTC) offers a Firefighter Academy, information about the academy can be found here;
CPAT: Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Biddle Test. CPAT FAQs & Instruction Videos;
Financial Aid: UAF offers financial aid to secure funding to pay for your college experience, if needed, apply for financial aid here;