January 2010

JCfD#1 is accepting Scholarship Applications at this time.

Jefferson County Fire District #1 Student Firefighter Program

Overview
The Student Firefighter program is very important to the Fire District. Students are assigned to work side by side with career personnel while attending classes at Central Oregon Community College. The Resident Student program is a two year program with the student completing the requirements to earn an Associated Science degree in Structural Fire Science.

Benefits
A Resident Student Firefighter earns a full scholarship through a testing process. A full scholarship includes: tuition, books, uniforms, lodging and a small monthly stipend. Resident Students will also receive added benefits for calls and training sessions they attend.

Recruitment and Selection

The primary target group for the Resident Student Program are recent High School graduates. Although any age group may apply for the program.
This year were participating in the Central Oregon Joint Scholarship Recruitment Testing process. Selection and scholarship awards will be made by the fire agencies as a collaborative effort.
Application packets are due no later than February 1, 2010 at 5:00PM.
If you are interested in our Student Program please contact our program coordinator

Requirements
Age: Minimum of age 18 at time of appointment.

Physical Condition: Must possess and maintain the ability, endurance and strength necessary to perform the duties of a Firefighter.

Character: Must be of good character. A background check will be conducted on all candidates prior to appointment.

Oregon Drivers License: Must possess a valid Drivers License and be insurable by the Fire District insurance carrier.

Questions
All questions regarding the Student Firefighter Program shall be directed to the Program Coordinator, Assistant Chief Tom Jaca

at 541 475-7274 or by e-mail at tjaca@jcfd1.org