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North Lincoln Fire and Rescue District Director Position 5

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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    Dan Drayton
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    Dennis Knudson
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Biographical Information

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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Town Where You Live Lincoln City
Your Experience/Qualifications 36 years of combined Fire and EMS experience. Present board member position, number five. Past Board member of Devils Lake Fire and Rescue District #1
County Lincoln County
Term 4 years
Term Expires June 30th
I was a board member for Devils Lake Fire & Rescue. I currently hold position number 5 for North Lincoln Fire & Rescue. I bring 36 years of Fire and EMS combined experience to the table.
Top priority is to provide fire an EMS service to our district with a high level of professionalism to our citizens. Next is to keep the public informed on the issues confronting the district so we can continue to pass bond Levy’s to support full-time firefighters and paid staff to continue our mission.
The fire chief is to oversee day-to-day operations and reports to the board once a month. The board overseas the fire chief and gives some direction to the Cheif. The fire chief overseas paid staff and volunteers.
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