Southwestern Polk Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 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
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Chelsea Metcalfe-Teal
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Jake Rosenbalm
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What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
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Campaign Phone (public)
707-702-FIRE (3473)
Town Where You Live
Rickreall
Your Experience/Qualifications
28 years serving with SW Polk Fire Served as Station Chief, Assistant Chief 15 years managing organizations Degree in Business Management
County
OREGON
28 years as a firefighter with SW Polk Fire
Served as Station Chief and Assistant Chief
Career in IT serving a a high level manager
Expertise in building award winning teams
Extensive experience in finance
Empower Our Firefighters
Provide our firefighters the support they need to provide professional, safe, excellent service. Rebuild the volunteer program. Ensure staffing allows for safe response levels.
Fiscal Responsibility
Use the funds from the SW Polk Fire residents in a responsible manner. Live within the budget provided, and look for ways to supplement the tax payer funds with grants and innovative programs. Plan ahead to avoid funding gaps and surprises.
Transparency
Make it easy for our residents to find information on SW Polk Fire finances and operations. Provide information to district residents with no to minimal cost.
Community Engagement
Engage with our community through service programs and community events
The board sets the strategic direction for the chief as well as determining the success metrics for the district. The board holds the chief responsible for meeting the goals of the board and achieving the success metrics for the district.
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