Department News
The Badge Pinning Ceremony recognizes the entry of a firefighter’s career and marks each promotion. While it might seem odd to mark the beginning of a career with such fanfare, the probationary firefighter has already jumped through quite a few hoops before making it to this point. Besides the training, certifications and experience they bring with them, they have also completed a very competitive testing process. Before being hired, the probationary firefighter has successfully taken a written exam, a physical agility test, completed an assessment center, panel interview, a chief’s interview and a rigorous background check.
Firefighter Paramedics Brian Legato and Josh Weston will have their badges pinned on Thursday February 6th. This marks their last shift on days and transition to shift assignments. Firefighter Paramedic Dennis Schafer and Firefighter Zach Hougan will be pinned at their North Bend graduation.
Firefighter and Felida resident Chris Pfeifer was elected as the third member of the Fire Commissioners Board in 2019. Chris is a Lieutenant/EMT at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and he is a former Part-time Firefighter at Clark County Fire and Rescue. Chris is a graduate of Hudson’s Bay High School, has an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Portland Community College, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Service Administration from Eastern Oregon University. He also volunteers at Messiah Lutheran Preschool, Felida Elementary School, and Eagle Scout/Boy Scout Troupe 320. Commissioner-elect Pfeifer is married and has two girls. We’re glad to have Chris on-board and look forward to his experience and guidance as we plot our future course!