The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has announced that Jon Ryan Hamill, a student at Oklahoma State University, has been selected to receive the 2006 FAMA Scholarship Award. Hamill, who begins his senior year this fall, is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in fire protection and safety engineering technology. His goal is a master’s degree in fire protection engineering.

The FAMA Scholarship Subcommittee recommended Hamill for the award based on his passion for the fire service and for his ambition and desire to pursue an education that should allow him to help integrate technical aspects of fire protection engineering with today’s fire service.

“We believe that Jon has the potential to make significant contributions to the fire service throughout his education and career,” said Peter Darley, the subcommittee’s chairman, “The FAMA membership is proud to provide this scholarship to help Jon pursue his goals.”

In addition being a full-time student, Hamill works two part-time jobs, serves on two fire student chapter organizations and is president of the American Society of Safety Engineers for OKU. Hamill also finds time to serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Ripley (Okla.) Fire Department.