This is the second year the district has been able to hire two summer part-time employees to help with response during higher call volume periods this summer.  Nicholas Fiorante and Craig Petersen have been hired to supplement volunteer response during the summer months and to assist with district projects such as hydrant maintenance, equipment, apparatus and building maintenance, and other special projects planned for this summer. 

Nicholas (Nick) is a Resident Volunteer Firefighter/EMT with Goshen Rural Fire District and Craig is a Resident Volunteer Firefighter/EMT with Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District.  Both Nick and Craig are working towards a career in the fire service and will be attending Paramedic training this winter.  Nick and Craig are scheduled to work for the district through the middle of September when school starts.

In addition to Nick and Craig, the district was able to hire a full-time Firefighter/EMT/Training Coordinator this fiscal year.  Grant funds will be utilized to fund the full-time position for the first two years with the district fully funding the position following the end of the grant period. 

Mike Cook accepted the position and began work July 20^th.  Mike was previously employed by EWEB as a pump and reservoir technician and is a Volunteer Captain with South Lane County Fire & Rescue.  Mike has been a volunteer firefighter with South Lane for over 10 years and has significant training and experience in the fire service and emergency medical services.  Mike’s job duties include fire and medical response, station and apparatus maintenance, coordination of the district training programs and coordination of public education/information programs for the district.

Welcome aboard!