Westchester County is launching a higher education tuition and student loan reimbursement program designed to help volunteer fire departments and EMS agencies recruit and retain volunteers. Local volunteer fire departments and volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies are currently experiencing a critical need to recruit and retain members.
Who can apply?
Anyone who volunteers and is accepted as a member of a local fire department, volunteer fire company, volunteer fire district, or volunteer EMS agency; and completes the required basic training and volunteer commitment.
Incentives:
Volunteers are eligible for up to $3,000 reimbursement per semester (Spring, Summer, and /or Fall) not to exceed $6,000 annually.
Learn more about the program at https://emergencyservices.westchestergov.com/.../h-e-r-r-o
Contact HERRO@westchestergov.com
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