Good Evening.
I am currently working on my BA of Professional Studies with a concentration in Fire Prevention Technology through the University of Memphis. Eventually I plan to hold a PhD in a fire service related field.
I am a career firefighter, and upon speaking with my fire chief about covering some of the cost of my schooling, which is not required by my department, he suggested that I research what other fire departments around the country do as far as paying for tuition of firefighters enrolled in college courses.
This does not apply to Fire Academy courses, as all of those are paid through my department.
I know some fire departments pay 100% of tuition for classes that recieve an A, 75% of tuition for classes that recieve a B and 50% of tuition for classes that recieve a C.
Once I finish my research I am going to compile a report that our fire chief will then present at the next budget meeting. I feel that if I complete this project in an excellent manner, then perhaps it will inspire others at my fire department to want to pursue a degree who could not afford it without assistance.
Therefore, what I require from all of you fine folks is an explanation of how your fire department compensates firefighters enrolled in college classes, if at all.
Thank you, and be careful out there.