First Pro Fire Academy Scholarship Fund
Breaking Down Barriers to the Brotherhood
Every year, thousands of qualified candidates never become firefighters. Not because they lack courage, strength, or dedication—but because they cannot afford the $5,000-$10,000 fire academy tuition. Meanwhile, cash-strapped departments watch potential recruits walk away, unable to sponsor them through training.
We are changing that.
When your department joins First Pro, a portion of every subscription automatically supports the scholarship fund. Get your department started today and help build the future of the fire service.
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Career Firefighters
Volunteer Firefighters
Your Department Total
0 Career + 0 Volunteer firefighters
How the Scholarship Fund Works
Automatic Contribution
Every First Pro subscription automatically contributes to the scholarship fund:
- $2/year from every career firefighter subscription ($40)
- $1/year from every volunteer firefighter subscription ($20)
- 100% transparent - See exactly how much your department contributes annually
Who Gets Funded
Individual Candidates
- • Cannot afford academy tuition on their own
- • Committed to serving their community post-graduation
- • Sponsored by a participating First Pro department
- • Covers up to 75% of academy costs
Departments in Need
- • Rural and underserved communities
- • Departments facing budget cuts
- • Areas with critical staffing shortages
- • Funding to send 1-3 recruits through academy annually
The Selection Process
Quarterly application reviews
Committee of fire chiefs from First Pro departments
Merit-based selection with emphasis on community need
Recipients commit to 2 years of service
Questions about the scholarship fund?
Contact: scholarships@first-pro.com
100% of designated scholarship funds go directly to academy tuition.