EMS Workforce Development Program

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Tuition-Free Training for EMTs and Paramedics

Strengthening Emergency Medical Services in Jefferson County

If you live or work in Jefferson County and are accepted into an EMS program at Alabama Fire College, you may qualify for a scholarship covering tuition and required supplies. *

Jefferson County is actively responding to a rapidly evolving crisis in its emergency medical services (EMS), largely driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To address this, the Jefferson County Commission, in partnership with the United Way of Central Alabama, is covering the cost of tuition and supplies for individuals who live or work in Jefferson County and are admitted into Alabama Fire College’s programs.

This initiative aims to alleviate the shortage of emergency medical personnel exacerbated by the pandemic and ultimately increase the number of qualified paramedics and emergency medical technicians in Jefferson County.

Who is eligible?

You may qualify if you:

  • Are 18 or older and a legal U.S. resident
  • Live in Jefferson County or work in EMS within the county
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Are enrolled in an EMS Program at Alabama Fire College.

How to Apply

  1. Submit your scholarship application here.
  2. Receive email confirmation of pre-approval.
  3. Register for upcoming EMS Courses on Alabama Fire College’s website and complete the registration process through Alabama Fire College. (Let Alabama Fire College staff know that you have been pre-approved for the scholarship.)
  4. Upon enrollment confirmation, you will receive an email from the United Way of Central Alabama confirming your final scholarship status.

Important Details:

  • Scholarships were awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis until funds were depleted.
  • A separate application is required for each course.
  • Books and supplies must be purchased through the Alabama Fire College Bookstore.

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP1176 awarded to the Jefferson County Commission by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.