About the FSSA Educational Foundation

The FSSA Educational Foundation awards scholarships annually to talented and worthy individuals within the fire suppression industry.

Any student or college bound individual affiliated with the fire protection industry is eligible to apply.

Scholarship candidates must have graduated from high school or its equivalent before June 1 of the year in which they will use the scholarship. Scholarships will only be awarded to students who will be participating in the fire protection programs at their universities. Students already enrolled in one of these colleges are also eligible to apply.

There are no restrictions based upon employment status or the sex, race, creed, or nationality of the candidate. Previous winners are eligible for a second award.

Selection Process & Application

Academic success, interest, special abilities, financial need and other factors are considered by judges to select their choice of scholarship recipients. Judges are the FSSA Educational Foundation Board of Directors. To be considered for a scholarship, the applicant must submit the online application by June 1, 2026.

Before beginning the application, you'll need to collect:

A transcript of grades and credits through the most recent grading period (high school applicants) or transcripts covering a minimum of the previous two scholastic years. (Unofficial is sufficient)
One Professional Reference - A letter of recommendation from a person employed by a firm in the fire suppression industry. This person should hold an executive or managerial position.
One Educational Reference - A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, or other education professional.

Scholarship funding can be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the quantity and quality of applications. FSSA mails awarded funds directly to the college/university to be applied to the recipient.

View all Past Recipients

Interested in who's received a past FSSA Educational Foundation Scholarship? View past recipients here.

LEADERSHIP

PRESIDENT: Pam Boyer, BFPE International

DIRECTORS:

Scott Bailey, Koorsen Fire & Security
Bob Ballard, Victaulic
John Demeter, Wesco HMB
Lance Harry, Fireaway, Inc.
Dan Hubert, Janus Fire Systems
Peter Particelli, Fire Equipment, Inc.
Jeremy Wheeler, 3S Incorporated

How to Contribute

The FSSA Educational Foundation scholarship fund is supported by contributions from industry business groups and individuals. Contributions, which are 100% tax-deductible, can be accepted at any time and in any amount. Single contributions of $25,000 or more will be honored by an annual scholarship named after the contributor.