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Clyde Harnack Firefighter Scholarship General Information: Clyde Harnack was a resident of the City of Royal Oak who had a love of the fire service and was unable to attain his dream of becoming a firefighter due to being mentally disabled. He was often found at the Royal Oak Fire Department's fire stations, where the fire firefighters had accepted him as part of their family, allowing him to assist in whatever tasks that would not jeopardize his safety. Tragically, Clyde was senselessly gunned down on August 14, 1991 by a man he did not know while walking down Thirteen Mile Road. A scholarship was named in Clyde's honor as a final tribute to the man who had become a popular figure and volunteered for almost every event in the city. This scholarship is awarded annually and is specifically to assist young people attain their dreams of going into the fire service. For information regarding the scholarship fund, or if you would like to make a contribution please contact Oakland Community College Trustee Anne Scott at 248-766-5096. General Requirements: The applicant must be a citizen of the United States and at least 18 years of age. Be a High School graduate or have a G.E.D. equivalent. Have a felony free conviction record and meet specific physical requirements. Physical Requirements: The applicant must possess normal hearing and visual functions with acuity in each eye correctable to 20/20. Is free from any impediment of the senses, physically sound, in possession of extremities and well-developed physically, with height and weight in relation to each other as indicated by acceptable medical standards. Is free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions, or mental instabilities which may tend to impair functional performance of duty or which may endanger the lives of others or him/herself. Proof of a completed Physical done four weeks prior to the start of the Academy. The Physical report must be submitted in writing, and indicate that the physician realizes what type of physical activity the candidate will be undertaking during the Academy. The application period for the 2007 scholarship is now open. The application form is writable PDF which allow you to type and print each field, however you not be able to save it as a file. Applications will not accepted electronically. If you are unable to utilize writable feature, you can print the application or pick one up at the Oakland Fire Training Institute. Please click here for a scholarship application. If you have any questions, please contact: at the Oakland Fire Training Institute 248-232-4580
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