September 6, 2024 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) awarded its second 2024 scholarship to University of Maryland student Jessica Gallo. Jessica was selected to receive the $1,500 Scholarship.  As only a rising junior, Jessica Gallo has acquired abundant research experience. The summer before graduating high school, Gallo served as a research intern studying fires in South African settlements. The results of her research were published by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). It was during this time that Gallo discovered her interest in Fire Protection Engineering. >more

The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2024 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of New Haven (CT) student Vincent Orfini. Orfini was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his passion for volunteerism further supported by his strong GPA. >more