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.
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.
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded a scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Jordan Lin.
Lou Milanovich, FAMA Education Committee Chair, stated, “Jordan Lin’s application stood out because of his advocacy of best practices for safety, his dedication to helping others, and his outstanding grade point average.”
Ocala, FL, August 21, 2023 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2023 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) student Leonardo Vargas. Vargas was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding scholastic achievements and his long-term vision for his future career in the fire industry.
August 17, 2021 – At the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2021, held August 2-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Eric Schlett, Sr. Vice President, Clarion Events, Inc. Fire & Rescue Group, presented the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) with a check for $11,500 on behalf of Clarion and FDIC. FDIC has been donating to FAMA since 2005 as a commitment of support to help foster FAMA’s governmental affairs and public relations efforts.
July 30, 2021 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2021 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University (OSU) student Grant Yardley. Lou Milanovich, FAMA Education Committee Chair, stated, “Grant was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship because of his overwhelming passion and sincerity.”
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2020 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student Genevieve Tan. Genevieve was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her outstanding educational accomplishments and commitment.
Tan graduated high school with an Associate Degree in General Engineering. She originally enrolled in the University of Maryland’s Bioengineering program but, found the emphasis on micro-scale processes to be too disconnected from serving humanity. When she discovered the Fire Protection Engineering program, she immediately knew it was a perfect fit. A career in fire protection will allow her to help people through improving safety.
Dear Vice President Pence,
As the leader of the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force, we write to you today to draw your
attention to the needs of America’s fire and emergency services personnel in the face of the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Across the country, firefighters, emergency medical
technicians (EMTs), and paramedics are on the front lines battling COVID-19 and it is critical that
they have the supplies and resources needed to preserve their safety as they work to ensure the
health and safety of their communities. As the Task Force continues to coordinate the federal
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask you to address the following needs of the fire and
emergency services:
August 8, 2019 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2019 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of Maryland student William Calcagno. Calcagno was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his commitment to research and steadfast focus towards the improvement of fire safety.
Nashville, TN, October 18, 2018 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2018 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) student Nicholas Brondum. Brondum was selected to receive the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding achievements and his steadfast focus towards the improvement of firefighter safety.