The Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) will be holding their 2024 Annual Conference May 9th through 11th at the Hilton Doubletree Guest Suites Mount Laurel, New Jersey
The Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA) Training Committee, with funds from the SAFER Grant, is sponsoring 20 scholarship opportunities for Maryland Volunteer Fire Service Personnel to attend the conference and have their hotel expenses reimbursed. The scholarship will reimburse scholarship recipients a maximum of $335 for the three nights of hotel expenses (GSA rate of $108/night), the conference registration fee of $125, and mileage ($0.67 per mile for those traveling over 50 miles) to and from the venue.
The leadership training available at the EDIAFC Annual Conference will help members address the unique needs of volunteer leadership in their department. The networking opportunities give them the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from other states within the Eastern Division’s Region. The conference allows participants to interact face-to-face with leaders of rural and suburban combination departments.
Scholarship recipients will be required to submit expense documentation at the conclusion of the conference for reimbursement up to the eligible amount. In addition, as part of the reimbursement process, attendees will be required to provide the MFCA Training Committee with a one-page synopsis of what they learned at the conference and how they will share such information with their department and/or jurisdiction.
Individuals applying for the scholarship must be a current volunteer member in good standing of a Maryland volunteer fire, rescue and/or EMS company. The MFCA Training Committee would like to encourage everyone to apply for this scholarship opportunity. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to attend the EDIAFC 2024 Annual Conference, please complete the attached Scholarship Application and email it to scholarships@mdchief.org. All completed and signed scholarship applications must be received by the MFCA Training Committee by no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2024, to be considered for the first round of scholarships, a second round may be awarded if there are remaining openings.
For additional information please visit the conference webpage at https://ediafc.com/2024-annual-conference/
Please refer any questions involving this scholarship opportunity to Theresa Collins at mfcasafer@gmail.com.
