Firefighter School Credit Program (2001 LGAA)

Village of Frankfort (Winner)
County: Herkimer County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (315) 895-7651

The Village of Frankfort Volunteer Fire Department instituted the Firefighter School Credit Program to enhance membership among its ranks. This program was designed to give high school students, beginning at age 16, an opportunity to experience training in preparation of joining the fire company once they reached the age of 18.

While in school, these students received up to a full education credit each year and obtained the necessary training to become an active firefighter. Students were assigned to company officers, and maintained a probationary status until the age of 18. The Firefighter School Credit Program built a positive relationship between the school, the parents, and the fire department.