South Pierce Fire & Rescue has an opening for Fire Commissioner Position No. 4. The district is seeking applications to fill the position. This position will be appointed with the term expiring in 2029, although the appointee must run for election in 2027. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the fire district’s boundaries. Additionally, the appointee will be required to file an F-1 Personal Financial Affairs Statement with the WA State Public Disclosure Commissioner and complete mandatory Open Government Training through the Attorney General’s Office.

Please email a letter of interest and a one-page resume to admin@spfr.org by 12:00 pm, April 17, 2026.

Application packets will be reviewed, and selected finalists will be called to come for an interview on or before April 30, 2026.

The Board of Commissioners is responsible for governing the operations of the fire district. Commissioner meetings are held once per month, typically on the 2nd or 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm in Eatonville.

The Board will generally be responsible for the following areas:

1. Determining levels of service and establishing goals

2. Determining type and level of funding, approving budgets, and tax levies

3. Establishing policies and approving operational procedures

4. Employing key personnel and supervising the Fire Chief

5. Guide strategic planning

6. Representing the district to the public