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• Speak up and get a chance to win $5,000 worth of equipment

The applications for the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Junior Firefighter Scholarship and Grant Program are due May 15. The application and criteria for the competitive scholarships are available online at www.nvfc.org/ScholarshipProgram. Departments must be registered in order for their juniors to apply. Registration is free and time is running out--submit your application today.

The Scholarship and Grant Program is made possible through the support of the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation. Ten outstanding junior firefighters will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards their higher education and their departments will receive a $5,000 grant to further their youth program. Department members and junior firefighter program coordinators are encouraged to inform their junior members about this opportunity.

Time is running out. Download the application and criteria at www.nvfc.org/ScholarshipProgram. Questions can be sent to nvfcoffice@nvfc.org or call 1-888-ASK-NVFC (275-6832). Learn more about the National Junior Firefighter Program at www.nvfc.org/juniors.