<p>My husband is a firefighter/paramedic. He works 48 hour shifts at a time; these shifts vary constantly, and there is no regular routine in our lives. There is no way he could attend a traditional college. Some of the younger guys at his station have gone off to four year colleges, but they all had to quit their jobs. I do not understand how your friend will be able to work as a firefighter or EMT and attend a traditional college, especially if he plans on moving across the country. And I’ve never heard of a scholarship being given to a firefighter unless he STILL works in the fire/EMT service. Also, the only Federal certification system that I know of for EMS workers is for paramedics, not EMTs or firefighters; therefore, if your friend goes to another state, his certification from Texas will probably be null and void.</p>