John Fetz / John Walsh
Greg Cooper / Gabe Shamiya
Memorial Scholarship
Mountain View Firefighters Random Acts is proud to honor the legacies of four remarkable members of the Mountain View Fire Department whose lives were defined by service, leadership, and dedication to others.
Chief John Fetz and Chief John Walsh each devoted more than 30 years to serving the Mountain View community. Both began their careers as firefighters and rose through the ranks to Battalion Chief, becoming respected leaders, mentors, and teachers within the department. Throughout their careers, they inspired generations of firefighters and helped elevate the professionalism of the fire service while exemplifying the true meaning of serving others. Both chiefs passed away from cancer shortly after their retirement and will forever be remembered for their courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to their community.
Fire Captain/Paramedic Greg Cooper and Fire Engineer/Paramedic Gabriel Shamiya were also deeply dedicated members of the Mountain View Fire Department. Known for their professionalism and steadfast commitment to the citizens of Mountain View, as well as to their brothers and sisters of Mountain View Professional Firefighters Local 1965, Greg and Gabe embodied the highest standards of integrity, compassion, and devotion to public safety. Their service and character left lasting impacts on the department and the community they proudly served.
Together, these four firefighters represent the very best of the fire service. Their legacies of courage, mentorship, and selfless service continue to inspire others, and they will forever be remembered as true heroes.
Qualifications
Fetz/ Walsh Memorial Scholarship
There are a total of 3 scholarships available each year, three of which are open to:
1. Any high school senior who is a resident of Mountain View. The student must plan on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or vocational program as a full-time student (12 units or more).
2. The applicant will provide a signed statement stating that they have earned a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholarships will be awarded based on an evaluation of the applicant’s academic achievement, community service involvement, extra-curricular activities and financial need.
Cooper/ Shamiya Memorial Scholarship
There are a total of 2 scholarships available each year, three of which are open to:
1. Any dependent of a full-time, retired, or deceased Mountain View Firefighter (a dependent shall be defined as a son or daughter [by blood relation] or a stepchild of a Mountain View Firefighter).
2. The applicant will provide a signed statement stating that they have earned a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholarships will be awarded based on an evaluation of the applicant’s academic achievement, community service involvement, extra-curricular activities and financial need.
Process
· Completed applications must be received by June 1, 2026.
· The scholarship committee will select 5 award recipients from the completed applications (3 from Fetz/ Walsh and 2 from Cooper/Shamiya).
· Decision of the scholarship committee is final.
· Scholarship recipients may be asked to provide proof of full-time (minimum 12 units) college or vocational school registration prior to disbursement of award by the Association Treasurer.
Available Funding
A maximum of (5) $1,000 scholarships shall be awarded each year.
Award Funding
All students submitting an application will be notified in writing whether or not they have been selected for an award.
Information
Any questions pertaining to this program should be directed to the
John Fetz/John Walsh & Cooper/ Shamiya Memorial Scholarship Committee at:
PO Box 391177 Mountain View, CA 94039
Attn: Alex Sohn (925) 200-7616
Alex.mvfffra@gmail.com
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