VDFP is currently accepting applications for scholarships to attend the VATF-2 Structural Collapse Specialist Course in Virginia Beach! Candidates must be in good standing with a local, regional or divisional technical rescue team and have Operations/Level 1 certification at a minimum in all core VDFP technical rescue courses in order to be considered for the scholarship.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is by 5:00pm on Friday, August 4, 2023.
To apply, complete the following steps:
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from your department head or team leader, provided on departmental letterhead.
- Complete the VATF-2 SCS student application and follow the instructions on the form for payment and submission
- Complete the VDFP scholarship application
- Submit the VDFP scholarship application and the letter of recommendation to Chad Riddleberger, Division Chief of Heavy Technical Rescue