(STOREY, NV) – In June 2014, the Storey County Professional Fire Fighters presented two graduating high school students with the organization’s “2014 Scholarship Award.” These education-based donations are part of an annual effort for the firefighters to further education in their community.

Kurt Lynch and Chris Dusfrense of Virginia City High School were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship, which will help them with tuition and books when they attend college in the fall of this year. Members of the Storey County Fire Department personally presented the students with the scholarships (see photos).

Auggie Arroyo of the Storey County Professional Fire Fighters, says, “We are honored to assist local students who are working hard towards furthering their education. We would like to congratulate both Kurt and Chris on their scholastic accomplishments.”

About the Storey County Professional Fire Fighters:

The Storey County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4227 serves over 4,000 residents within a 264 square-mile area. Founded in December 2002, the association is comprised of 21 full-time employees who provide fire response, hazard response, advanced life support (ALS), emergency medical services (EMS) and transportation. A primary focus is on structure protection, emergency management systems and wild land. Storey County is unique because it has high-risk and focuses heavily on wild land urban interface and fuel management.