Corvallis Fire Department Honors Long-Serving Employees

By Kristy Tallman CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Corvallis Fire Department honored four of its employees this week for their remarkable dedication and service. Battalion Chief Rob Yencopal, Firefighter Shane Grant, EMS Billing Specialist Charlene Burke, and Deputy Fire Marshal II Carmen Westfall reached significant employment milestones, collectively amassing 70 years of service to the community. Yencopal and Grant were recognized for their two decades of commitment, while Burke and Westfall marked 20 and 10 years of service, respectively. In a statement released by the department, officials expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your many years of service; we are grateful for all four of you!" The celebration underscores the department's ongoing commitment to recognizing the dedication and hard work of its personnel. By Kristy Tallman The Republic News May 12, 2024. Source: Corvallis Fire Department.