California Fire Foundation FCTC Financial Awards
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Rolling / Open
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foundation
Overview
Fact (page-stated): The California Fire Foundation, partnering with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC), pays CPAT/written-test fees for firefighter candidates who demonstrate financial hardship. Inference: applications accepted on a rolling basis. Assumption (NOT page-stated): a fixed total award amount (it covers specific testing fees, ~$25-$160 each).
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How to Apply
Aspiring firefighters who demonstrate financial hardship (e.g., proof of unemployment insurance) apply (email FCTC@cpf.org, fax, or mail) for a CFF Financial Award covering Firefighter Candidate Testing Center fees: CPAT test ($160, incl. orientations), CPAT practice sessions ($30 each), written-test prep course ($25), and written test ($50). Awards must be used within 12 months; maximum two awards per person.
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