Administrative Staff

Lonnie Click - Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (509) 737-0911 Ext. 1111
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fire District, reports directly to the Board of Fire Commissioners. The CEO provides mentorship and coaching during the transition of new leadership and administration, and represents the Fire District at local, state, and national committees and groups. This role involves working remotely as needed, assisting in policy transition, coordinating capital projects, identifying grant opportunities, and mentoring other Fire District members seeking career advancement.

P.Scott LoParco - Fire Chief
Phone: (509) 737-0911 Ext. 1116  
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The Fire Chief is the executive and administrative officer of the Fire District, overseeing its leadership, operations, and administration. Responsibilities include supervising all personnel, with authority to discipline, suspend, and recommend terminations, as well as appointing and promoting officers, subject to Board approval. The Fire Chief directs training, enforces policies, maintains equipment and facilities, and assists in budget preparation. This role also involves maintaining records, authorizing purchases within budget limits, and assigning and supervising duties per Board resolutions.

Ryan Nicholls - Deputy Fire Chief

Phone (509) 737-0911 Ext.1115

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The Deputy Fire Chief serves as the Operations Officer of the Fire District, assuming all duties of the Fire Chief in their absence. Responsibilities include supervising Battalion Chiefs, career staff, and station residents, with authority to discipline and conduct internal investigations. The Deputy Fire Chief oversees volunteer firefighter applications, recommends officer appointments and promotions, and ensures personnel receive necessary training. This role also assists in budget preparation, authorizes purchases, maintains required records, and assigns and supervises duties in line with Board policies and state laws.

April Ewing - Executive Director of Business Operations
Phone (509) 737-0911 Ext. 1113
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Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Executive Director of Business Operations (EDBO) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing general administrative and financial services for the Fire District.  The EDBO assists in policy implementation for the Fire District and acts as the principal assistant to the Fire Chief in all aspects of government, business, administration and financial manners. 

Misty Ferrell - Administrative Assistant/MPD Assistant
Phone: (509) 737-0911 Ext. 1114
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Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Office Assistant supports the administrative staff with daily routine functions. Responsible for verifying ambulance billing information for accuracy and serves as the liaison between the Fire District and Ambulance Billing Company, Responsible for processing volunteer member training records, certifications, and emergency response records and reimbursement.  Under the direction of the Medical Program Director, the MPD Assistant is responsible for assisting with emergency medical service certification.