Fire commission has open positions

The Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 immediately seeks candidates to fill the unexpired terms for Seats #4 and #5. The seats must be filled within 90 days, however, the board desires to fill these positions soon, as a full board is essential to the district’s needs. The board will conduct a public process that includes advertising, interviewing, and selecting candidates to fill the vacancies. As there are two vacancies, the positions must be filled one at a time. The first appointment will be completed before a second appointment is made by the new 4-person Board.

The selected candidate for Seat #4 will serve as an appointed commissioner on the Board, with a public election taking place on the seat in the 2025 Election. At that time the publicly elected commissioner will complete the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2029. The selected candidate for Seat #5 will serve as an appointed commissioner on the board. A public election will take place for the seat in the 2025 Election. At that time, the publicly elected commissioner will have been elected to a new 6-year term.

Interested candidates are invited to send a resume, letter of interest, contact information, and references to bofc@orcasfire.org. Please include: Commissioner Seat Number sought (if preferred); Elected Experience; Education; Community/Public Service Experience; Statement of Interest, including any skills and experience you hope to add to the Board; and Contact information, including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Applicants must reside and be registered to vote within San Juan County Fire District #2.