"Education
plays a vital role in the success of a firefighter as a professional and his/her
ability to succeed in the fire service. Education can be costly but the benefits
far outweigh the costs. This scholarship is a valuable tool to aid me in
accomplishing my educational goals. Thank you, International Association of Fire
Chiefs Foundation and the Motorola Solutions Foundation for this great
opportunity." -Matthew
Highstreet
“I am honored to receive the 2013 Motorola Future
Leaders Scholarship. My motto in the fire service has always been to never stop
learning with constant and never-ending improvement. With this scholarship, I
plan to persist with this motto by completing my Master’s in Fire and Emergency
Management. The rising cost of education with the decline of city funded
assistance has made going to school a hardship. The IAFC and Motorola have
lessened my load dramatically, and it is going to help make my educational goals
become a reality.”- Captain James Johnston
II
“On behalf of myself and my family, I’d like to thank
the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Foundation and International
Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) for awarding me
the 2013 Heather Westphal Scholarship. This award will assist me in getting one
step further in achieving my Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia Southern
University. My ultimate goal has been to obtain my college degree for the
enhancement of my career and I am happy that I have been afforded the
opportunity in doing so. I feel grateful and privileged to have been chosen for
this wonderful award.” - Lt. Sonya Armstrong
“I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to
the IAFCF for their gracious scholarship award. Last year I was able to attain
my associate degree at a local community college. The scholarship will give me
the financial backing to attend a university to earn my bachelor degree. I am
working to show my family it’s never too late to expand your learning
opportunities, even as an adult. The knowledge I gain will help as our
department grows along with our city. Again, sincere thanks!” - Captain Joe
Bongiorno
“In these times of economic uncertainty, this scholarship
will assist me in achieving my academic success and help me further my career in
public safety. With a family of 5, it is hard to find the funds to attend
schooling to get ahead.” - Lt.
Tyler Schmidt
“This scholarship means a lot on a
number of levels as it will help to take some of the load off of me and my
employer (who helps with some of the education costs). The most important aspect
of this scholarship is what it means to my two young daughters and the girls I
coach in hockey and soccer along with my role as an assistant Girl Scout leader.
Working full time, raising a family, and volunteering for a number of activities
along with going back to school takes a lot of work and I want to show my
daughters and these young girls that anything is possible with a lot of hard
work and determination.” - Firefighter/Paramedic
Jodi Halweg
“With this assistance from the IAFC Foundation, I will be
able to continue to grow and learn as a leader in the fire service. This
scholarship will assist me in continuing to take courses towards completing my
Master's Degree in Public Administration.” - Battalion
Chief Jennifer Smith
“It is a great honor to have been selected as a recipient of
the 2013 Motorola Future Leaders Scholarship Award. With restricted bugets,
employees are having to find alternative ways to help subsidize tuition. This
will afford me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and value to the
organization.” - Lt. Stacy
Carroll
“I would like to personally thank IAFC Foundation and the
Motorola Solutions Foundation for the honor of being chosen. The Motorola Future
Leaders Scholarship Award will allow me to finish my Bachelor’s Degree in Fire
and Emergency Management Administration. While achieving this degree, I am able
to be an example to my children, increase my knowledge as a fire service
instructor and be a future leader within the fire service community.” - Captain Bryan Wells
“The scholarship provided by the IAFC Foundation will enable
me the ability to continue my professional studies to gain a better
understanding on how to meet the growing needs of both the community and the
fire service at large.” - Beau Bevan
“The fire service is forever changing. This scholarship
award will afford me the opportunity to continue my Bachelor Degree in Fire
Science. I will be able to broaden my knowledge through continued education. A
hardy thank you to the selection committee!” - CFO Teddy
Wolfe
"I would like to thank the IAFC Foundation and the
Scholarship Committee for selecting me for the Future Leaders Scholarship. It is
an honor to have been selected from among a pool of well-qualified candidates.
This scholarship will help me continue my pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Emergency Management. Obtaining this formal education has long been both a
personal and professional goal. I look forward to the opportunities such a
degree will provide me to serve as an effective company officer and a leader for
the future of the fire service." - Lt. Brady Casson
“This scholarship will help provide me with an education to
continue my goals of career advancement. The generosity the IAFC Foundation has
shown in helping me along this journey will benefit my department, my family and
myself.” - Lt. Tim Riggs
I would like to thank the IAFC Scholarship Foundation for
selecting me for this years scholarship award! Higher education will help
advance my career with my goal of becoming a knowledgable and respected fire
officer. I am eager to continue pursuing towards a degree in Fire Science
Management and look forward to expanding my knowledge within the fire service. - Firefighter/Paramedic Brad
Kavetski
“Being awarded this scholarship is a great help, Thank you
from my heart International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation. During these
tough economic times each fire district struggles with it’s nice to know someone
has our interests for education in the forefront; these funds will allow me to
concentrate on finishing my bachelor’s degree in Fire Science Administration at
Eastern Kentucky University. I encourage every firefighter to continue the
education process, this only makes all of us safer at doing our jobs and
provides for better customer service.” - Lt. Richard
Wilson
“I am
extremely grateful for being selected as a recipient of the 2013 Motorola
Solutions Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship. As I prepare to graduate with
my Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection and Safety Technology from Oklahoma
State University, the value of a formal education as well as the practical
experience gained from working as an intern with the Stillwater Fire Department,
will not be lost on me. Organizations such as the IAFC Foundation and Motorola
Solutions who value the importance of college-level education and support those
aiming to achieve higher aspirations will allow future leaders to meet and
overcome the challenges that await them in the ever-evolving fire service. Thank
you to the IAFC Foundation and Motorola Solutions for supporting the future
leaders of the fire service.” - FF/EMT Sean
Morrison
“I
am excited and honored to receive the scholarship this year. It will help me
accomplish a major goal in my life of completing my bachelors degree, which may
in turn allow me to advance in my career. - Captain
Randall Reitz |