For Immediate Release: Corbett Firefighters Association announces funding of the Ferd Riehl Scholarship for 2020.
Corbett Fire District Corbett, Oregon April 9, 2020
On April 8, 2020 the President of the Corbett Volunteer Firefighters Association, Joe Fahlman, announced that the Ferd Riehl Scholarship will be awarded to the graduation class of 2020. Normally the scholarship is funded by a breakfast that is held in June, however this has been cancelled because of the Covid-19 crisis.
This scholarship pays tribute to Ferd Riehl, who was an original member of the department when it was founded in 1949 and served until 1995. His commitment to community service and his willingness to volunteer for over 46 years made a strong contribution to the department and the Corbett community.
In order for a student to be eligible they must demonstrate that they have volunteered in the community and live within the boundaries of the Corbett Fire District. To get an application or ask questions, people can contact Duane Redfield (
dredhomes@cascadeaccess.com) or leave a message at the Corbett Fire District office (503-695-2272). Applications are due on May 15, 2020.
Additionally, in past years several people have made cash donations or contributed to our silent auction.
If individuals would like to donate to the scholarship, they can make their check payable to:
Corbett Firefighters Association, PO Box 1 Corbett, Oregon 97019
Contact: Duane Redfield (
dredhomes@cascadeaccess.com)
Corbett Fire Web Site:
https://corbettfire.com/