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County Officials Honor Moon Firefighter

A local firefighter is recognized for receiving the county's FireVEST scholarship.

A Moon Township volunteer firefighter has been recognized by the Allegheny County Council for his community service and academic accomplishments. 

The council earlier this month honored recent alums of the Community College of Allegheny County's FireVEST scholarship program. 

The FireVEST scholarship is awarded to volunteer firefighters who have committed to serve their communities for five years. 

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Moon firefighter Christopher Lau and a dozen other firefighters from across the region were among this year's graduates of the program, according to a statement from the community college. 

Founded in 2009, the FireVEST program offers full CCAC scholarships to students who maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average and serve as a volunteer firefighter in Allegeny County for five years. 

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Recipients of the scholarship must also complete required courses at the Allegheny County Fire Academy, as well as courses in first aid and CPR. 

The graduates majored in programs such as criminal justice, liberal arts, nursing, and fire science administration, according to the college. 

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Nov. 15. For more, contact the Allegheny County Fire Academy at 412.931.3158 ext. 5 or firevest@alleghenycounty.us.


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