Hazeldell Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 4 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
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
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What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
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How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
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Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Oakridge
Your Experience/Qualifications
worked as volunteer fie dept 1980"s 10 years, former board member 2023, budget commitee 2025
County
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What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
Lived in fire district since 1977, 10 years volunteer for fire dept 1980 until 1990. board member appointed 2023, budget committee 2025
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
maintain and improve current equipment Ensure that time and money is available for this., Support fire training of hazeldale residence so tht a quick response is always possible. Including quick response team and increase ambulance training. Support the communities of Oakridge and Westfir so they can also support hazeldale fire district. We currently have strong support in training and increase in volunteers. We need to continue this mission. I have always been aperson who believes local involment makes for the best way to build a strong fire district.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
Listen to the Chief and support his plan using our tax base money to first maintain Hazeldale fire district and still support our leadership