Volunteer Members

Firefighters and EMTs

Larry Hiebert, Chief
Jason Hiebert, Assistant Chief
Todd Behrend, Lieutenant
Jim Hiebert, Tender Operator
Josh Hiebert, Tender Operator
De Williams, EMT
Riki Watkins, EMT
Michelle Smith-Werley, EMT (in training)

Daniel Weathers, Firefighter
Jeremy Hiebert, Firefighter
Tim Williams, Firefighter
Ed Funkhouser, Firefighter
Samantha Yuse, Firefighter
Laura Smith-Johnson, Firefighter
Zac Staab, Junior Firefighter
Jared Dean, Firefighter (in training)

Staff who support our volunteer fire fighters and EMTs with pride:

Pend Oreille County District 8 Fire Commissioners:

Jim Hiebert - Chairman
Roger Castle
Larry Johnson

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Commissioners meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The meetings are open to the public. Issues regarding the fire district are discussed and expenses are presented for payment.

Fire Chief: Larry Hiebert
Commissioners' Secretary: Laura Smith-Johnson

District Policies:

Anti-Harassment Policy (57KB pdf)
Anti-Bullying Policy (81KB pdf)

Fire District 8 Association:

District 8 Association members volunteer their time and resources to provide support for the district's firefighters through fundraising events and social events.

Board Members:

Penny Funkhouser, President
Todd Behrend, Vice President
De Williams, Secretary
Sam Yuse, Treasurer