July 28, 2003

Boise State Scholarship Fund to Honor Two Fallen Firefighters

Boise State University announced that it will establish a memorial scholarship to honor the two Boise State students who died last week while fighting a wildland fire.     The Jeff Allen and Shane Heath Memorial Scholarship will provide scholarship money to students in Boise State’s fire service technology program. The Boise State University Foundation said it would provide $1,500 in seed money for the endowed scholarship fund in honor of the two. Shane Heath Allen, 24, of Salmon, and Heath, 22, of Melba, both experienced wildland firefighters, died from a combination of burns and asphyxiation July 22 while battling a wildland fire in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.     “Boise State University is deeply saddened by the loss of these two fine young men,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. “It is our hope that this endowed scholarship in their honor will help preserve their memory, remember their courageous work, and help train other young firefighters.”     Both Allen and Heath were senior business majors at Boise State.     Administered by the Selland College of Applied Technology, Boise State’s fire service technology program is an associate of applied science degree program with courses delivered through local fire departments.     Donations to the Jeff Allen and Shane Heath Memorial Scholarship can be made by contacting the Boise State University Foundation at 426-3276 or by mail at 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1030.   Jeff Allen   -30- Contact                          Bob Fritsch                          Boise State Foundation                   208 426-3276                            Media Contact Bob Evancho University Relations  208 426-1643 Return to News home

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