Firefighter Grants & Training

Firefighter Training Fundraisers

As part of Brian's mission, we offer grants to those who want to become firefighters in the community. Not only does this grant benefit the recipient, but it also benefits the communities these fire departments serve. Grants are an integral part of keeping fire departments functional and well-equipped with firefighter accountability tags, systems, and boards. Firefighter grants are an important part of a larger commitment to constantly improving their ability to protect those within the community and give them the support and training they need to put out dangerous fires.

If you are looking to become a firefighter, but need assistance in doing so, look no further than our organization. We pride ourselves by offering firefighter grants that help those in the Somerset community and throughout New Jersey achieve their dreams. Not everyone has the resources in order to become a firefighter, but with our grants you have the ability to become the person you want to be.

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With our firefighter grants, you will get the funding necessary to go through training in order to become a firefighter. We understand how difficult it is, but we are proud of each individual applying for the grant. Just like Brian, they want to help the community that surrounds them. And want to do all they can in order to keep friends and family safe. Brian left us too soon, but we hope his legacy lives on through the grants we provide community members.

Brian's legacy and mission does not stop at firefighter grants. We also offer grants for those wishing to become EMTs, as well as purchase police dogs for agencies that recently lost a dog in the line of duty, provide service dogs to veterans and first responders and partner with local shelters to provide emotional support animals to veterans and first responders.

What Does Firefighter Training Look Like?

We pride ourselves on helping potential firefighters get the training they need to succeed on a professional level. The training is arduous, since the job is high stakes. Which leads to a further importance of the training to become a firefighter. After passing the firefighter CPAT, there is the desire to get into a fire academy. Recruits go to fire department hiring academies or college fire academies, which charge tuition. It is not free and is one of the aspects our firefighter grants helps out with. 

Fire academy training includes classroom learning, as well, with lessons on hazmat operations, firefighter safety, fire behavior and the science of fires, ropes and knots, and fire apparatus operations. However, graduating from a college fire academy, which is often referred to as Firefighter 1 or 2 Academy, does not guarantee graduates jobs. However, this academy gives them the knowledge and hands-on training needed to become a firefighter. So it is crucial that someone who wants to become a firefighter attends this academy. A privilege not everyone can afford, which is why we are so proud of the firefighter grants and training fundraisers we provide potential prospects.

All firefighter recruits must train for the physical demands of a firefighting career. This means future firefighters often train in full gear in order to get the full workout. Typical firefighter training includes push-ups, sit-ups, stair runs, bench presses, 400-meter runs, and body composition assessments. Being in great shape is crucial to becoming a firefighter and one key aspect of the training that cannot be overlooked.  

FAQs About Becoming a Firefighter

Here are some frequently asked questions by people looking for firefighter grants and training programs.

Is There Something That Disqualifies You from Becoming a Firefighter?

Firefighters need to display physical, mental, and morally responsible behavior. Anything that prevents a firefighter from performing their job is an aspect that disqualify them during the hiring process. Drug use, a criminal record, or even a bad credit score can prevent someone from becoming a firefighter. Poor physical fitness is also an aspect that can stop someone from becoming a firefighter. Other disqualifications include being dishonorably discharged from the military, driving infractions, or failing to pass the psychological and medical exam that is administered after the CPAT.

What Do Firefighters Do All Day?

If there is no emergency, then firefighters keep busy at their fire station. At the station, they can test and maintain equipment, such as fire hoses and hydrants, do public outreach work, and train. Since fire stations serve as a home base for firefighter, they can also do housework. On top of that, many firefighters also use the time on their shifts to workout at least one hour a day to keep their physical stamina high for the demanding job.

Do you sleep at the fire academy?

A fire academy does not always lodge recruits. When a fire academy does offer housing, students often live in open dorm-style areas with bunk beds or single-occupancy rooms. Fire academies that do not have housing may offer off-site apartments that are available for rent. Attending a fire academy requires about 40 hours every week for training and lessons with training often beginning at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m.