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How To Become A Student or Scholarship Firefighter

Do you want a career in emergency services? Are you self-disciplined, responsible and focused? Do you have room for growth in a fast-paced and ever-changing career?

Four departments have collaborated to offer you real world experience while getting a degree with the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks. The Chena-Goldstream, North Star VFD, 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks. One application will apply for one or all departments, depending on your preference. 

 

Student & Scholarship Firefighters

• Maintain 12 credit hours per semester with a grade point average of 2.00 or better;
• Work up to 56 hours per week on rotating 24-hour shifts;
• Maintain a satisfactory driving and criminal record, and;
• Meet the department’s ongoing performance and conduct standards.

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Additional Steps:

 

University FD Program Benefits:

The University Fire Department is nationally-known as the only program of its kind where:

• Students can earn a paycheck ($29,000 to $37,000 per year.)
• Respond to actual emergencies as a certified firefighter and emergency medical technician.
• Earn a college degree.
• 90% of our program alumni in recent years have successful careers in emergency services throughout Alaska and the other United States.

For more information, contact Captain David Mattox at  (907) 474-5770 or email damattox@alaska.edu.

 

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The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:

• 12 credit hours (Alaska Resident Rate)
• University Fees
• Course/Material Fees
• Textbooks
• Parking Fee:
• Meals

Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses up front each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements. The current reimbursement rate is $6,900 per semester.

A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge (dependent on availability.)

For more information, contact Office Manager Samara Steele at 907-457-3710 or by email.

 

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The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:

• 12 credit hours (Alaska Resident Rate)
• University Fees
• Course/Material Fees
• Textbooks
• Parking Fee
• Meals

Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses up front each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements. The current reimbursement rate is $6,900 per semester.

A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge (dependent on availability.)

For more information, contact Fire Chief Frank Bracken at 907-479-5672 or by email.

 

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The scholarship award covers the following expenses through a per semester reimbursement program:

• 12 credit hours
• Course/Material Fees
• Textbooks
• Parking Fee
• Meals
  

Scholarship firefighters are responsible for school expenses upfront each semester and will be reimbursed after meeting the eligibility requirements.  The current reimbursement rate is $6,900 per semester.



A fire department dorm room will be provided free of charge (dependent on availability.)

For more information, contact Lieutenant Kelli Casey at 907-488-3400 or by email.

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