Haines Fire Protection District Director Position 1 Choose 1
Special districts in Oregon are formed to provide specific local government needs. They are created by a vote of the people in the local area being served. Examples include people’s utility districts, library districts, water districts, fire protection districts, and more. They are governed by a board of directors, which is responsible for management and financial accountability. Special districts are empowered to levy any necessary taxes and fees to fulfill their mandate. Board members are not paid but may receive a per diem reimbursement.The 267 fire protection districts in Oregon can have different structures and mandates, but all are responsible for funding and staffing fire prevention and safety services, and for managing the budgets of local fire stations.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter or a landowner in the district. If the district has a supporting ordinance, employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 478.050Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Haines
Your Experience/Qualifications
25 years and the fire service 14 years as a firefighter paramedic
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
I have been in the fire service for 25 years I was an assistant fire chief at one point for a small Department. I worked full-time as a firefighter paramedic. I am still a volunteer firefighter
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
Firefighter safety ensuring that we have the proper equipment to keep volunteer firefighters safe. Also keeping the district funded adequately so that it is not shut down
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
We are a team that helps him achieve his goals.