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THE
FOR    PAUL
FOUNDATION
THE
FOR    PAUL
FOUNDATION

The For Paul Foundation was founded in honor of 36-year-old Critical Care Flight Paramedic Paul Besaw, killed in the line of duty on June 1, 2017. During Paul's 18 years in EMS, he not only saved lives and administered emergency medical services, he also made a difference through teaching, and training. Paul was the guy that you called when you needed help on a call, he would always answer eagerly no matter the time and would never pass judgement. Paul was not only a dedicated paramedic but he was a loving husband to his wife Dawn and the most attentive and caring father to their daughter Allison who was 5 at the time of her father’s death.

Our Foundation a 501 (c)3 not for profit aims to honor Paul by supporting, honoring, and providing education for other first responders EMS, Ambulance Personnel, Medical Flight Services and their families. We provide scholarships for individuals wishing to become EMTs, Paramedics, or Firefighters. We work to make sure needs are met for all EMS, First Responders, and their families by providing support or advocating for them on the local and national level. We make sure they are honored and recognized for their dedication to others. One of our major areas of focus is to support families that have suffered from losing a loved one in the line of duty.

SUPPORT, HONOR, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE  

In Honor Of:​

  • Paramedic Mark Harris, FDNY EMS

  • Driver Engineer Hilary Kanwischer 
    North Lauderdale Fire Rescue

  • Paramedic David Eads 
    UT Health East Texas

  • Critical Care Flight Paramedic
    Paul Besaw

In Honor Of:

  • BC Flight Medic Terryson Jackson Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue

  • Operator Gregg WIlliams
    R.B. Lawrence Ambulance

  • Captain Kelly Raether
    Town of Ixonia Fire and EMS

  • Captain James Haggas
    Indialantic Fire Department

In Honor Of:​

  • Captain James O'Neill Dillon Miramar Fire Rescue

  • Lieutenant Kevin Johns
    Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

  • Firefighter Francis Jankowski 
    Boston Fire Department

  • Driver/Operator Graeme Gilmour 
    Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Must possess an NREMT Certificate or State License

  • Must be a legal resident of the United States

  • Must be enrolling in Paramedic School no later than June 1, 2026

 2nd Annual
Nationwide Paramedic Scholarship
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Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be a resident of Florida

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Must be enrolling in an EMT program no later than June 1, 2026

 5th Annual
Future Community Hero Scholarship
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Minimum Requirements:

  • Must complete Paramedic or EMT school by May 1, 2025

  • Must be enrolled in Fire Academy by June 1, 2026

 Strike A Box
Graeme Gilmour Fire Academy Scholarship

Sponsored by:

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