Leadership

The District is staffed by the Fire Chief and supported by an Assistant Fire Chief, a Captain and one Lieutenant. The district has over 10 EMTs and 20 Firefighters to service the community.

Chief Troy Jackson

Troy joined the district in 2007 and has served the district in several roles including EMS Officer, Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief. Troy was promoted to Fire Chief in 2019.

  • Structure Firefighter
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • EMT

Email me: [email protected]

Assistant Chief Chris Pauley

Chris joined the department in 2013 and has served the district in several roles including training, Lieutenant and Captain. Chris was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2019.



  • Structure Firefighter
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • EMT

Email me: [email protected]


Captain Danielle Bertschi

Danielle joined the department in 2013 and has served the district in several roles including training, EMS Officer, and Lieutenant. Danielle was promoted to Captain in 2019.

  • Structure Firefighter
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • EMT

Email me: [email protected]

Lt. Jack Bochsler

Jack joined the department in 2018, assists with training and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2019.

  • Structure Firefighter
  • Wildland Firefighter
  • EMT



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Emergency Management and Special Operations Coordinator Ryan Risdon 

Ryan joined the department in 2021 and has served the district as a firefighter and EMT, Ryan was promoted to Emergency Management and Special Operations Coordinator in 2023. 

  • Structure Firefighter 
  • Wildland Firefighter 
  • EMT 

Email me: [email protected] 

Jeannine Lavande

Jeannine has served as District Secretary since 2014, and as Secretary-Financial Manager since 2016.








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