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While its true that we need well positioned facilities and
dependable apparatus to provide the best possible emergency services, we can't fulfill our
mission without people to do the work -- work that includes much more than fighting
fires or helping the injured and ill. NKF&R is a "combination" department.
While some fire jurisdictions may rely solely on volunteer staff and others may
operate with paid personnel alone, we provide our service with a mixture of paid,
volunteer and volunteer-resident staff.
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Response
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Career
NKF&R's 29 paid company officers, paramedics and
firefighters are split into three shifts, arranged on the
48-hours-on/96-hours-off schedule. Each crew
averages 56 hours on-duty per week. Every day, paid firefighters are
working at each of the district's four staffed stations. During their
shift, crews do much more than answer alarms; they're responsible for a host
of other duties such as public education events, station maintenance, report
writing, training, cleaning, pre-fire planning, hydrant maintenance,
physical fitness training, special projects and more. NKF&R's line
personnel are represented by the International
Association of Fire Firefighters,
Local #2819. For more information about NKF&R's bargaining unit,
contact
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Volunteer
Although the numbers of volunteers have declined here as they
have throughout the fire service, volunteer members who respond to incidents
from their homes and businesses remain a vital component in our service
delivery. Currently, NKF&R has about 12 active volunteers -- and we're
always looking for more. If you're interested in serving your
community by supporting firefighting efforts, using emergency medical
skills, helping out with office duties around the stations or teaching
citizens how to avoid emergencies ... or, you just want to know more about
our volunteer program, click here!
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Volunteer-Resident
The
district's well-respected volunteer-resident program, in operation since
1986, has provided nearly 100 aspiring fire service professionals with the
experience and training to land paid careers in emergency services.
Prospective members must pass a typical fire service entry testing process
including physical ability, written general knowledge and oral interview.
Successful candidates receive training in emergency medical services, fire
suppression, wildland firefighting and more. After achieving the
qualifications and proficiency to do so, program participants volunteer to
serve alongside our paid personnel as integral members of the response team.
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Leadership & Administration
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Board of Fire Commissioners
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From left to right: Commissioner
Neupert, Commissioner Espinosa, Commissioner Gregory, Commissioner Stewart
and Commissioner Pearson
NKF&R's current board is comprised of
five commissioners. Members of the Board, acting
as representatives of the public to oversee management of the fire district,
are elected at-large to staggered six-year terms. Board members
(with end-date
of current term listed in parenthesis) are shown below:
Gillian Gregory, Chair (2009)
Fernando Espinosa (2011)
Patrick Pearson
(2013)
Wilson Stewart (2009)
Steve Neupert
(2011)
To send an e-mail to the Board of Commissioners, click
on their names, or click here to have your message forwarded through the Board's
Secretary.
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Chiefs & Other Staff
NKF&R's Fire Chief,
Dan Smith, reports to the Board of Fire Commissioners
and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the district. Assistant Chief
Wayne Kier manages the department's emergency,
support services and training functions. Administrative Assistant
Cindy Moran acts as
Secretary to the Board in addition to managing the department's clerical personnel and
functions such as accounts receivable/payable, payroll, reception and more. Michèle Laboda, Community Services Specialist, heads
NKF&R's non-emergent public services that include prevention,
public education and public
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