Intro
One-minute local TV introduction to the Future Firefighters scholarship program, by Roland Dykes.
Mission
To champion future firefighters on their endeavor to achieve a career in the fire service.
Purposes
To assist future firefighters in their endeavor to achieve a career and/or employment in the fire services.
To provide education and community service opportunities for those who wish to improve their chances of obtaining employment and equipment.
To provide advice and information on the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a career in the fire services.
To provide educational and participatory programs and activities through FutureFirefighters.org regarding careers in firefighting and acquiring various firefighting certifications.
History
Future Firefighters ignited in 2016, fueled by the passion of Roland Dykes and supportive parents of Fire Explorers – a program helping young people interested in firefighting and emergency services.
Inspired by his 31-year career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, including 20 years as lead advisor for the LA County Fire Explorer program (Post 19), Mr. Dykes saw a need.
He envisioned solutions to break down financial barriers hindering aspiring firefighters.
Today, Future Firefighters empowers future heroes with vital information and scholarships, paving the way for a fulfilling career in fire service.
Meet Roland
Roland Dykes is the founder of Future Firefighters.
Mr. Dykes is a retired fire professional with over 31 years of distinguished service in the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
His journey with Future Firefighters began with the Fire Explorer program, where he served as an advisor, helping young people yearning to become firefighters.
Mr. Dykes didn’t stop there. He championed the program’s growth, creating international training opportunities for Explorers, expanding their horizons with expeditions to Alaska, Argentina, Germany, and New Zealand.
Mr. Dykes founded the nonprofit Future Firefighters to provide support and resources through a scholarship program to help young men and women from around the United States and other countries to become firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), as well as community service.
Since his retirement, Mr. Dykes has dedicated his energy to cultivating the next generation of firefighters and responsible citizens.
Future Firefighters provides scholarships and resources to help interested persons become firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) – not just in the United States, but across the globe.