As residents of King County Fire District 28, we deserve a fire department we can be proud of; one that represents our values and is capable of delivering the fire and rescue services we expect.  If elected, I will be a guardian of our tax dollars, ensuring they are invested wisely; resulting in a fire district staff that is properly trained, equipped and ready to respond to the needs of our community. 

As a retired Navy Commander, pilot and business leader, I posses the experience and skills necessary to effectively oversee the fire district's operations.  I have lived in Enumclaw for over 25 years and as your fire commissioner, I will ensure Fire District 28 is ready to respond to the needs of our community today and in the years ahead.  I would appreciate your vote.  Thank you.

With my training and experience, I feel it would be a benefit serving our community as Fire Commissioner. I served in the fire service for twenty years , beginning as a crash rescue fire fighter with the United States Air Force (Honorable Discharge, Rank Sergeant, 1979) to achieving the rank of Assistant Fire Chief employed by private contractors performing work for the Department of Defense on a number of projects. I hold certifications as a Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector III, and Fire Instructor II through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, Oklahoma State University. Responsible for the training and Occupational Safety and Health programs for emergency response personnel in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association guidelines.

My wife and I have resided in Enumclaw for the past five years. We love the area so rich in history. Your consideration is appreciated.

During the past 15 years I have worked locally as a Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Mechanic, Fire Mechanic Supervisor, and now a Fire Fleet Manager. I am fortunate to have experienced many of the challenges a public safety organization faces when providing services to the community.

In a time of community growth and increasing costs we need to ensure the sustainability of the services currently provided along with responsibly managing the increased need of a larger more demographically diverse population.

I will work to support the safety needs of our community with a creativity before new money mindset, investigating alternative funding sources, and leveraging the economical benefits of working cooperatively with our neighboring agencies. As Enumclaw community members for the last ten years my family and I would be grateful for your support of an opportunity to play a part in the development of the safety services in our town.

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