F Fire Prevention / Tips More than 5,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 21,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. Follow these safety measures to reduce the chance of fire in your home: Develop a fire escape plan for your family that identifies two exits out of every room and an established meeting place outside. Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second or third floor. Learn how to use them and store them near the window. Make sure all windows open and are not painted shut. Visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) website for more information. Escape Safely If you see smoke or fire in your first escape route, use your second way out. If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit. If you are escaping through a closed door, feel the door before opening it. If it is warm, use your second way out. Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never open doors that are hot! If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with the door closed. Signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at the window. If there is a telephone in the room, call the fire department and tell them where you are. Teach every family member to “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch fire. Once you are out, stay out! Do not re-enter the home. Call the fire department from a neighbor’s home. Practice makes perfect – hold a family fire drill at least twice each year.

Retirees Thomas Engle Rich Gleckler Milt Harper Ken Parsons Ben Dicke - Volunteer Firefighter In Memorandum Commissioner Mike Berman Commissioner Arthur Getchman Assistant Chief Greg Thompson Ray Harry A Life Dedicated to Volunteerism Ray Harry has held a lengthy membership in the history of the North Olympia Fire Department. Ray began his fascinating career in 1979 as a volunteer firefighter who also performed basic first aid. In 1988 he added the role of District Secretary to his volunteer title. He filled that role until he retired. In 1982 Ray became an Assistant Chief and then in 1999, was promoted to the District's Fire Chief. Due to health issues, Ray stopped responding to emergency calls in 2004 but continued to serve in administrative roles. For several years he managed the department as the Chief Executive Officer and then returned to the role as Fire Chief again in 2011. During his carrier as a volunteer, he also held other fire service positions for the county and state Fire Chiefs' Associations. During his tenure with the department, Ray established the first North Olympia Fire Department community group, which was called the Citizens Advisory Committee. His sense of community was strong and he wanted his constituents to be involved in the fire department. He also had a wonderful relationship with all the volunteer members as well as his Board of Fire Commissioners. His leadership philosophy was to work as a team to problem-solve and to make decisions as a united group. Ray's volunteerism didn't stop with the Fire Department. He also volunteered for twelve years for the State Department of Health on their Psychology Board. This licensing board position that was appointed by the Governor monitored the activities and set rules and regulations for psychologists. He also served on two county Fair boards. Ray held an exciting career outside of the Fire Service. He was a machinist by trade, who taught engineering technology and machining and mathematics at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington from 1964-1972. Then he worked for the Washington State community College board where his role was to approve and monitor the technical education programs for all colleges throughout the State. This job included lots of traveling. For several years, he also served as the Dean of Technical Education at the South Seattle Community College. As a local resident who has lived in the north Olympia area for over 40 years, he raised his family on a small farm with every animal imaginable. He was father to two sons, a daughter and a step son. His sons proudly followed in his footsteps and were also emergency responders with the North Olympia Department. In his spare time, Ray was a world-wide traveler. He and his wife Uta made frequent trips to Germany and all of Europe where they would often spend a month or more visiting relatives and exploring other cultures. When he wasn't traveling, he enjoyed collecting and restoring old gas engines, tractors, Model A and Model T cars. This hobby is shared with one of his sons. Over the many years of exemplary service that Ray provided, he's seen many different changes and directions taken in the fire service. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he responds that "He is a citizen of the community who thoroughly enjoys serving his neighbors." His legacy is that he has led a life dedicated to volunteerism. Chief, Fire fighter, and District Secretary Harry will be missed by many. You can read more about Ray and the history of the North Olympia Fire Department in the lobby of Station 8-3. Our Team Board of Fire Commissioners

BOARD MEMBER DOCUMENTS BOARD MEMBER DOCUMENTS 2022 2024 Board Documents 2023 Board Documents 2021 Board Documents December 13, 2022 Board Documents Board Minutes: December 23 - Special Board Minutes: December 13 - Regular Board Agenda: December 13 December Board Video - Regular (38 Minutes) Warrants for Approval: 2022-11-25 to 2022-12-06 2023 Board Meeting Dates 2023 SBFD Commissioners Calendar November 8, 2022 Board Documents Board Minutes: November 8 - Regular Board Agenda: November 8 November Board Video - Regular (51 Minutes) Resolution 22-03 : Property Tax Levy Resolution 22-04 : Levy Certification Resolution 22-06 : Transfer of Funds - General Fund to Capital Repairs and Replacement Warrants for Approval: 2022-10-10 to 2022-11-30 October 11, 2022 Board Documents Board Minutes: October 18 - Special - Labor Negotiation Issues Board Minutes: October 11 - Regular Board Minutes: October 5 - Special - Labor Negotiation Issues Board Agenda: October 11 Special Meeting Notification - October 18 (Budget and Staffing Direction) October Board Video - Special - Budget (25 Minutes) 2023 Capital Repairs and Replacement Fund Schedule Warrants for Approval: 2022-09-08 to 2022-10-31 September 13, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: September 13 Board Minutes: September 13 - Regular September Board Video - Regular (47 Minutes) Warrants for Approval: 2022-08-09 to 2022-09-07 August 9, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: August 9 August Board Video - Regular (34 Minutes) Board Minutes: August 2 - Special - Labor Negotiation Issues Board Minutes: August 9 - Regular Warrants for Approval: 2022-07-04 to 2022-08-31 July 12, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: July 12 Regular Meeting: July 12 Warrants for Approval: 2022-06-08 to 2022-07-12 July Board Video - Regular (1 Hour) June 14, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: June 14 Regular Meeting: June 14 Special Meeting: June 28 - Labor Negotiation Issues District Monthly Report: June 2022 Warrants for Approval: 2022-05-10 to 2022-06-07 June Board Video - Regular (1 Hour, 35 Minutes) May 10, 2022 Board Documents - Hybrid - In Person and Zoom Board Agenda: May 10 Regular Meeting: May 10 Special Meeting: May 17 - Labor Relations District Funds and Budgets - 1-60-PR-01r1 (DRAFT) Executive Performance Assessment - 3-30-PR-03r0 (DRAFT) General Organization of the District and Strategic Direction - 0-02-PO-00r5 General Organization of the District and Strategic Direction - 0-02-PR-01r0 (DRAFT) Member Performance Evaluations - 3-30-PR-01-r1 (DRAFT) Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Assessment Calendar - 0-02-PO-Chart Strategic Communications Plan - 2022-2023 (DRAFT) Warrants for Approval - 2022-05-10 April 12, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: April 12 Regular Meeting: April 12 Warrants for Approval: 2022-03-03 to 2022-04-30 March 8, 2022 Board Documents Special Meeting: March 21 - Performance Review Special Meeting: March 15 - Performance Assessment Special Meeting: March 3 - Labor Agreement Board Agenda: March 8 Notice of Special Meeting: March 15 - Performance Assessment Special Meeting Agenda: March 15 Resolution 22-01 - Transfer of Funds 6685 (Capital Projects Fund) into 6680 (General Fund) Warrants for Approval: 2022-02-22 to 2022-03-31 February Monthly Report March Board Video - Regular (1 Hour) 2022 Budget Policy Recomendations 2022 Budget Policy Direction 2022 District Goals February 8, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting: February 8 Special Meeting: February 23 - Performance Review Conferences and Travel - 2022 Warrants for Approval: 2022-01-01 to 2022-02-01 February Monthly Report February Board Video - Regular (50 Minutes) January 31, 2022 Board Documents The estimated meeting duration is thirty minutes. The purpose of the meeting is to meet with the Auditor to review the status of the recent Financial Report and Accountability Audit. This meeting will be held virtually. January 31, 2022 Special Meeting Notice Here is the link to the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only): +1 253-372-2181,,715129783# United States, Tacoma Phone Conference ID: 715 129 783# January 11, 2022 Board Documents Board Agenda: January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting: January 11, 2022 Special Meeting: January 25, 2022 - Labor Relations Special Meeting: January 31, 2022 - Audit Warrants for Approval - 2021-12-08 to 2021-21-31 Draft 3-09-PO-01: Volunteer Leave of Absence January Monthly Report January Board Video - Regular (53 Minutes) Other Board Documents 2021 Board Meetings 2021 Conferences and Travel 2021 Draft Budget Worksheet TCOMM Signed D8 Site Agreement: 2020-11-23 3-61-PO-00: WA PFML Resolution 20-07 Surplus Real Property (Easement) v2