South Bay Fire District 8 OUR TEAM Chief Brian VanCamp Chief VanCamp has been a member of the South Bay Fire Department since 1973. He promoted through the ranks of the District from volunteer Firefighter to Deputy Chief, then being appointed as volunteer Fire Chief in 1996. He was hired in 1999 as the District’s first full-time career Fire Chief. Chief VanCamp was instrumental in the development of the Thurston Fire & Rescue Training Consortium (and is its present Chair) and currently serves as the Past-President of the Thurston County Association of Fire Chiefs. He is also a member of the South Puget Sound Community College Fire & Emergency Services Technology Advisory Board and the Thurston County Medic One Operations Committee. Brian is a graduate of Washington State University, the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program and has received the Chief Fire Officer Designation. Chief VanCamp is a Thurston County “Thurstoneer” as his ancestor Franz family were pioneers in the Lacey area. He is married and has a daughter attending college. In his spare time, he likes travel, fine dining and outdoors activities. He is also interested in railroading hobbies including modeling, history and photography. Email Chief VanCamp at vancamp@southbayfire.com. “It been a pleasure to work with the fine folks in the department over the years and watch it grow into a very professional organization serving our citizens today!” Read the Chief’s Monthly Report Assistant Chief Brandon LeMay Chief LeMay joined the South Bay Fire Department in October of 2010, as the Training and Safety Officer. He is currently the Department’s Chief of Operations. Chief LeMay has been in the fire service since 1996 when he graduated from the Louis F. Garland Fire Training Academy in San Angelo, TX. Brandon was a U.S. Air force firefighter stationed in Texas, Kansas, Korea, Missouri, Massachusetts, and Kuwait. He also worked as a fire protection service contractor for the Department of Defense in Afghanistan. Prior to his employment with SBFD, he was a Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal with the Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshal’s Office. Brandon has received the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Designation, the National Fire Academy’s, Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) certification and is a graduate of the University of New Haven, CT, where he received two Bachelor Degrees; to include a B.S. in Fire Administration and a B.S. in Fire/Arson Investigation with a minor in Criminal Justice. Brandon, his wife Belle and their son’s Dylan and Ayden live in District, here in Olympia. Brandon and his family enjoy traveling, sports, meeting new people, camping, and most other outdoor activities. Email Chief LeMay at lemay@southbayfire.com “The South Bay Fire Department is a group of exceptionally talented and dedicated members that I am very proud to be a part of! If anyone else thinks they have what it takes to be an emergency responder – I recommend applying to join our team!” District Secretary Heidi Stumpf Heidi joined the Department in 2006. Ms. Stumpf plays a dual role in the Department as the District Secretary, managing administrative functions in the office, and serves as confidential Secretary to the Board (as defined by RCW 52.14.080), providing clerical, administrative and financial support to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Heidi lives in Pierce County with her husband. She has grown children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and camping with her husband. Email Secretary Stumpf at heidis@southbayfire.com. Administrative Assistant Lillian Hansen Lillian joined the Department in 2026 as an Administrative Assistant, where she supports clerical and fiscal operations. She serves as the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, manages the Facility Use Program, and is a member of the Communications Outreach Team. Her professional background includes six years as a medic in the Washington Army National Guard, as well as several years working as a veterinary assistant with a focus on surgical procedures. Lillian transitioned into administrative work at OSPI, where she supported the Elementary Content and Federal Programs departments. Outside of work, Lillian enjoys practicing ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance, and exploring a variety of visual art mediums. She lives in Olympia with her husband, Brier. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors and relaxing at home with their pets. Battalion Chief Brent McBride Battalion Chief McBride grew up on Johnson Point and began his fire service career as a volunteer in 2000. He was hired in 2008 as the Assistant Chief of Training & Safety, where he was responsible for developing and implementing training programs and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organization. In 2010, he transitioned to the role of Assistant Chief of Operations, overseeing emergency response for District 8. Following a district-wide reorganization in 2018, Chief McBride assumed his current role as Battalion Chief, serving on A-Platoon. In addition to his operational responsibilities, he manages the District’s Facilities & Equipment program, ensuring that all stations and apparatus are maintained to the highest standards. Outside of work, Chief McBride enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, snow skiing, and boating. Battalion Chief Derek Hall Battalion Chief Derek Hall is responsible for Training and Safety. Battalion Chief Darrel Clowes Battalion Chief Darrel Clowes joined South Bay Fire in January, 2020. He has been in the fire service 2 years as a volunteer in LA County California, and spent the past 15 years as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Acting Battalion Chief for a 155 member career department near Kansas City. As well as being a credentialed Fire Officer with the Center for Public Safety Excellence, he has obtained an Associate's degree in Fire Science and a Bachelor's degree in Fire and Emergency Management. Prior to joining the department he worked for 15 years as both a shipbuilder in Virginia and a structural steel Ironworker in California. When time allows, he enjoys anything outdoors and spending time with his fiancé and their 5 dogs. Lieutenant Kyle Chiatovich Kyle Chiatovich joined South Bay Fire in 2015 as a volunteer and was hired full time in 2018. Promoted to Lieutenant in 2021. He graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He currently resides in Tacoma with his wife and daughter. On his free time he loves restoring muscle cars, camping, hunting, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. Lieutenant Allie Choate Allie Choate joined the SBFD in 2019. She lives here in Olympia with her partner Dylan, their son Maxwell and dog Louie. She is originally from Reno, Nevada and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2011. Allie joined the fire service in 2013 at McLane Black Lake Fire Department where she earned a degree in Fire and Emergency services. She feels fortunate to be hired at South Bay this year. “I love the beautiful community I serve and my Fire Department family. In my spare time, I enjoy my family time, outdoor activities, road trips and game nights. My favorite place to be is at the ocean.” Lieutenant Bryce Gibler I have resided in Washington my whole life where I began in the fire service in 2017. I got my start with South Bay as a volunteer and promoted to a lieutenant. My wife and I just recently built our dream house in Tenino, we have a German shepherd and a corgi mini Aussie. On my days off I'm working on the property, spending time with family or working out. Lieutenant Travis Osborne I am a Native Washingtonian, born and raised in Tacoma. I graduated from Henry Foss High School and attended the University of Puget Sound, where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Mathematics. I married my wife, Catherine, (yes I perpetuated the stereotype and married a nurse) in 2014. We have one 5 year old daughter, Brianne, and are anxiously awaiting a second daughter due in 2020. As a family, we love the outdoors, travel, movies, and food. My career in the fire service began as a legacy in 2003, working with my dad as volunteers for Riverside Fire and Rescue just outside of Puyallup. Over the course of 9 years, I worked my way through the ranks, ending as a Captain and Training Officer. In 2012, I was hired full time with North Olympia Fire and Rescue as the Training Lieutenant and Safety Officer. When North Olympia and South Bay merged in 2015, I followed as a day shift Training Lieutenant. Currently, I work as a day shift Lieutenant managing Apparatus and Equipment. I am grateful for the opportunities and challenges I receive at South Bay Fire Department, as well as the dedicated and passionate team members I work with each day. Lieutenant Evan Parnell Evan Parnell joined the SBFD in 2008 as a volunteer where he worked until 2019 when he was hired full-time as a career fire fighter. Prior to working full-time for SBFD Evan was a safety consultant in the construction industry conducting on-site training and safety related services for the construction and general industries. When Evan isn’t working, he enjoys renovating houses and instructing safety-related courses with his business. Lieutenant Jake Zvirzdys Jacob Zvirzdys has been with the South Bay Fire Department for nine years. He started as a volunteer member and in 2014 he was hired as the first career firefighter with the department. In 2020, Jacob worked his way up into a leadership position as a Lieutenant in charge of deploying training for the night and weekend shifts. He and his family have resided in the district for 32 years. When not on shift, he enjoys spending time outdoors boating on the sound, riding side-by-sides in the dunes and hiking in the mountains. Firefighter Kristian Baldwin Firefighter Johnny Bartsch Firefighter Keaton Christian Keaton has lived in Washington the majority of his life. He began his fire service career in 2017 working as a resident at East Jefferson Fire Rescue. In 2021, he got a career position with Mason County Fire District 6. In between those positions he worked at Brinnon Fire Department, the United States Forest Service, as well as the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. When Keaton isn’t working, he enjoys any outdoor activity such as hiking and kayaking, spending time with his wife and their two dogs, and traveling. “I'm grateful to be part of this community and I look forward to connecting with everyone. Firefighter Ryan Fakkema Firefighter Eric Gettle Eric Gettle currently lives in Chehalis with his wife and five-year-old son. He joined South Bay in 2018 as a volunteer. He has a background in ministry prior to working as an EMT with Olympic Ambulance. Originally from Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Eric enjoys running and hiking with his dogs, watching movies, and playing games with his family. "I'm honored to continue serving my community with such a great Fire Department. I've loved South Bay since the day I got here. Thank you for having me as one of your Firefighters!" Firefighter Zach Grimaldo Firefighter Perle Harvey-Smith Firefighter Kiefer Hanson Kiefer has spent all 29 years of his life living in Thurston County and has deep roots in the South Bay community. He enjoys long runs, long hikes, and spending time with family and friends. Kiefer began volunteering with South Bay in 2024 and is thrilled to now be working at his dream department. He currently lives within the district and has been part of the South Bay area his entire life. Kiefer looks forward to serving the community and connecting with the people who make South Bay such a great place to call home. Firefighter Devin McCosh Firefighter David Pierce Firefighter Jonathan Riggsby Firefighter Ernest Smith VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER & EMT RESPONDERS Adam Benson, Volunteer Responder Jonathan Clemens, Volunteer EMS Officer Jakob Harn, Volunteer Responder Chris LaDue, Volunteer Lieutenant Dustin McCann, Volunteer Responder Kenan Mcilhenny, Volunteer Responder James Poole, Volunteer Responder Kenneth Poppert, Volunteer Responder Don Prine, Volunteer Responder Christopher Stewart, Volunteer Responder Amber Sullivan, Volunteer Responder Nick Van Kirk, Chaplain Tom Williams, Chaplain Ezra Williams, Volunteer Responder John Youngs, Volunteer Responder VOLUNTEER SUPPORT STAFF Sue White, Volunteer Receptionist Susan Carlton, Volunteer Receptionist Bonnie Fass, Volunteer Receptionist Ron Henson, Volunteer Receptionist Sue White, Volunteer Receptionist Jim Zopolis, Technology Board of Fire Commissioners Stay Connected With South Bay Fire Department

South Bay Fire Department District 8, Olympia Washington. We are a volunteer and career (Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, First Responder) based department serving the areas of Johnson Point, South Bay, Boston Harbor and North Olympia in Thurston County. TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 SOUTH BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT We are accepting applications for Volunteer Receptionists. Click here for more information. We are proud to introduce our community to a new and exciting feature within our emergency response software that allows families to create their own personal household life safety profile. The program is called Community Connect. Please click the Community Connect logo for more information. Most Recent News & Updates from Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Enjoy Safe, Clean Campfires! - April 1, 2026 Calm, Cold Conditions Continue to Threaten Air Quality - January 20, 2026 Local Air Quality at Risk: Residents Asked to Limit Burning - January 16, 2026 BOARD MEETINGS Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 Board of Fire Commissioners The next REGULAR Board meeting will be April 14, 2026 , at 5:30 pm at the South Bay Station 8-1, located at 3506 Shincke Road NE unless otherwise noted. Regular Board meetings will be held once a month on the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 5:30 pm. Please click here for more details. 2026 Board Meeting Dates Calendar Stay Connected With South Bay Fire Department SITE MAP HOME About District 8 Board Meetings Chief's Reports Maps Contact Us ABOUT US Our Team Board of Fire Commissioners Retirees/In Memoriam In Memory of Greg Thompson DISTRICT DIRECTION Mission Statement Master Planning Servant Attitude Goals and Objectives 2025 Budget Policy COMMUNITY Burn Permits Calendar Disaster Preparedness Free Home Address Marker Fire Prevention Tips Fireworks Safety Public Education Thurston County Scanner Thurston County Outdoor Burn Ban Information MEMBERS Covid Safe Work Plan Driver/Operator Task Book Policies and Procedures Manual

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BOARD MEMBER DOCUMENTS 2026 ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 851 1359 1607 Passcode: 475971 One Tap Mobile: +12532158782,,85113591607#,,,,*475971# US (Tacoma) Previous Board Documents (2021 - 2025) March 27, 2026 Board Documents March 27: Board Agenda - Special Workshop - FD3 and FD8 Potential Consolidation Determination March 10, 2026 Board Documents Board Agenda District Strategic Communications: 1-90-PO-00-r0 District Strategic Communications: 1-90-PR-01r0 Public Information: 1-91-PO-00r2 Volunteer Member Benefits and Support Programs: 3-13-PO-00r2 2025 COT SWOT Analysis (Communications Outreach Team; Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) Warrants for Approval - 2026-03-10 February 10, 2026 Board Documents Board Agenda February 10: Board Minutes - Regular District Strategic Communications - 1-70-PO-00-r0 District Strategic Communications - 1-70-PO-00-r1 Volunteer Stipend Pay - 2026 Warrants for Approval - 2026-02-10 Chief's Monthly Report: February 2026 January 13, 2026 Board Documents January 13: Board Minutes - Regular December 9, 2025 Board Documents December 9: Board Minutes - Regular December 9: Video - Regular ( 1 Hour, 5 Minutes) November 2025 Board Documents November 20 - Video - Special - Workshop ( 1 Hour, 12 Minutes) November 20 - Special Pre-Reads November 20 - Board Minutes - Special November 12 - Board Minutes - Regular Board Agenda: November 12 November 12 - Video - Regular ( 1 Hour, 12 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - November 2025 3-04-PO-00r6a - Salaries and Benefits 3-12-PO-00r7 - Annual and Sick Leave 2026 Budget Policy Direction (Draft) Resolution 25-04 - Transfer of Funds GF to CRR Resolution 25-05 - Transfer of Funds GF to Reserve Resolution 25-06 Property Tax Levy Resolution 25-07 Levy Certification Final Red-Lined CBA 110525 0906 Warrants for Approval - 2025-11-12 October 14, 2025 Board Documents October 1: Board Minutes - Special October 14: Board Minutes - Regular October 14 - Video - Regular ( 1 Hour, 5 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - October 2025 September 9, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: September 9 September 9: Board Minutes - Regular September 9 - Video - Regular (56 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - September 2025 2-05-PO-00r3 - Mutual Aid and Automatic Response - Final 2-50-PO-00-r0 - District Emergency Medical Services 3-61-PO-00-r1 - Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave - Final Warrants for Approval - 2025-09-09 August 12, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: August 12 August 12: Board Minutes - Regular August 12 - Video - Regular (52 Minutes) Warrants for Approval - 2025-08-12 2-05-PO-00r3 - Mutual Aid and Automatic Response 2-50-PO-00R0 rev0 - District Emergency Medical Services 2-50-PR-01r0 - Ground EMS Transport 3-61-PO-00-r1 - Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave 3-61-PR-01r0 - WA PFML Checklist 3-61-PR-02r0 Form - Employee Leave Notice Form July 8, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: July 8 July 8: Board Minutes - Regular July 9: Board Minutes - Special - Discuss Topics Relative to Collective Bargaining July 8: Video - Regular 16 Minutes Warrants for Approval - 2025-07-08 June 10, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: June 10 June 10: Board Minutes - Regular June 10 - Video - Regular (34 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - June 2025 1-50-PO-00r1 - Management of Legal Risk 1-51-PO-00r0 - Litigation Defense Policy Art 10.2.4 Apparatus Coord r2 - Apparatus and Suppression Equipment Art 10.2.4 PPE Coord r2 - PPE and Uniforms Art 10.2.4 Sys Tech Coord r2 - Systems Technology Warrants for Approval - 2025-06-10 May 13, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: May 13 May 13: Board Minutes - Regular Chief's Monthly Report - May 2025 1-50-PO-00r1 - Litigation Defense Policy 1-50-PO-00r1 - Management of Legal Risk J.D. 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District Secretary Administration Manager draft 5 Warrants for Approval - 2025-05-13 April 8, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: April 8 April 11: Board Minutes - Special April 8: Board Minutes - Regular March 11 - Video - Regular (31 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - April 2025 1-22-PO-00r4 - Information Technology and Media 1-23-PO-00r0 - Social Media and Imagery 1-23-PR-01r0 - Social Media and Imagery Warrants for Approval - 2025-04-08 March 11, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: March 11 March 11: Board Minutes - Regular March 28: Board Minutes - Special March 11 - Video - Regular (28 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - March 2025 1-03-PO-00-r9 - Procurement Expenditures and Audit General Guidelines 1-03-PR-01r6 - Procurement and Payment General Guidelines 1-22-PO-00r4 - Draft - Information Technology and Media 1-23-PO-00r0 - Draft - Social Media and Imagery - 1-23 1-23-PR-01r0 - Draft - Social Media and Imagery - 1-23-01 Warrants for Approval - 2025-03-11 February 11, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: February 11 February 11: Board Minutes - Regular February 11 - Video - Regular (54 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report - February 2025 Resolution 25-03 - Transfer of Funds Capital to General Fund 1-03-PR-01r6 (002) - Procurement and Payment General Guidelines 1-03-PR-01 - Procurement Matrix - v Jul 2024 1-03-PO-00-r9 - Procurement Expenditures and Audit General Guidelines 3-01-PO-00r9 - Appointment of Incident Readiness and Response Members Warrants for Approval - 2025-02-11 January 14, 2025 Board Documents Board Agenda: January 14 January 14: Board Minutes - Regular January 14 - Video - Regular (1 Hour, 16 Minutes) Resolution 25-01 Surplus of District Assets Chief's Monthly Report - January 2025 Warrants for Approval - 2025-01-14 December 10, 2024 Board Documents December 10 - Video - Regular (1 Hour, 22 Minutes) Board Agenda: December 10 December 10: Board Minutes - Regular 2025 Budget Policy Direction - Draft 2025 SBFD Commissioners Meeting Dates Calendar Resolution 24-07 Transfer of Funds - Capital to General Fund Resolution 24-08 Transfer of Funds - General Fund to Capital Repairs and Replacement Fund Resolution 24-09 Transfer of Funds - General Fund to Reserve Warrants for Approval - 2024-12-10 Chief's Monthly Report : December 2024 November 12, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: November 12 November 19 - Special ( 22 Minutes) November 19: Board Minutes - Special - Budget November 12: Board Minutes - Regular November 12 - Video - Regular (22 Minutes) Warrants for Approval : 2024-11-12 Chief's Monthly Report : November 2024 October 8, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: October 8 October 8: Board Minutes - Regular October 8 - Video - Regular (17 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report : October 2024 September 10, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: September 10 September 10: Board Minutes - Regular September 10 - Video - Regular (48 Minutes) 3-12-PO-00r6 - Annual Leave and Sick Leave-DRAFT 3-20-PO-00r2 - Anti Harassment -Draft 24-07 Policy 3-12 - Annual Sick Leave 24-09 District Master Plan Updates 24-09 Policy 3-20 Anti-Harassment Anti-Discrimination Policy Planning Doc-Ph III CRR - Community Communications-Draft 2024 Planning Doc-Ph III F&E - Facilities and Equipment-Draft 2024 Planning Doc-Ph III H&S - Health and Wellness-Draft 2024 Planning Doc-Ph III IRR - Incident Readiness and Response-Draft 2024 Planning Doc-Ph III T&E - Training and Education-Draft 2024 Chief's Monthly Report : September 2024 Warrants for Approval : 2024-09-10 August 13, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: August 13 August 13: Board Minutes - Regular August 13: Video - Regular (46 Minutes) August 7: Special Meeting - Results of an investigation regarding a complaint 24-07 Policy 3-12 : Annual Sick Leave 3-12-PO-00r6 : Annual Sick Leave Chief's Monthly Report : August 2024 Warrants for Approval : 2024-08-13 July 9, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: July 9 July 9: Board Minutes - Regular July 9: Video - Regular (19 Minutes) Chief's Monthly Report : July 2024 Warrants for Approval : 2024-07-09 June 11, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: June 11 June 11: Board Minutes - Regular Chief's Monthly Report June 10: Special 24-06 Policy 3-06 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace (Informational Report) 3-06-PO-00r2 02-26-24 - Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace (District Policy) 3-06-PR-01r0 - Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace (District Procedure) Warrants for Approval : 2024-06-11 May 14, 2024 Board Documents May 19: Special Board Meeting May 19: Video - Special Meeting - Part 1 (02:32:35) May 19: Video - Special Meeting - Part 2 (01:10:02) Special Meeting Topics: 1. Review the District Master Plan 2. Review the Volunteer IR&R Plan 3. Discuss fee-based BLS transport Services 4. Discuss a possible third-party assessment of the District 5. Discuss a potential RFA Board Agenda: May 14 Chief's Monthly Report May 14: Board Minutes - Regular May 17: Special Workshop - IR&R Plan, Fee based BLS services, Potential RFA, 3rd Party District Assessment May 14: Video - Regular (28 Minutes) Resolution 24-004: Closing District Revolving Fund Warrants for Approval: 2024-05-07 April 9, 2024 Board Documents Board Meeting April 19, 10:30 am: Special Review and approve a draft Resolution to put an excess levy on the ballot for the November 2024 election. Held REMOTELY. Click here for the Zoom Link. April 19: Special: Resolutions 24-02 and 24-03 April 19: Video: Special - Excess Levy - Resolutions 24-02 and 24-03 (11 Minutes) April 9: Board Minutes - Regular April 9: Video: Regular (19 Minutes) Board Agenda: April 9: Regular Warrants for Approval : 2024-04-09 March 12, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: March 12 Chief's Monthly Report March 12: Board Minutes - Regular March 22: Special: Labor Relations and Commissioner Roles and Responsibilities March 12: Video: Regular (48 Minutes) Resolution 24-02: Transfer of Monies - Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Warrants for Approval : 2024-03-12 February 13, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: February 13 February 13: Board Minutes - Regular February 13: Video: Regular (1 Hour, 32 Minutes) 1-20-PO-00r3 (003): Public Access to District Records (DRAFT) 2024 Budget Policy Direction 2024 Prop 1: Proposed Ballot Measure FAQ v3 (DRAFT) Chief's Report: January 2024 Master Plan Documents List Medic One Reimbursement Summary Proposed Conferences and Organizations - 2024 Request to Attend Meetings and Conferences - 2024 Resolution 24-01: Resolution Declaring Emergency Run Activity Stats Chart: Annual Call Volume by Type Run Summary Station Zone Data: 2023 TLoS Summary Chart Warrants for Approval: 2024-02-13 January 9, 2024 Board Documents Board Agenda: January 9 January 9: Board Minutes - Regular January 9: Video - Regular (43 Minutes) Chief's Report: January 2024 2023 Annual Report 3-30-PR-03r0 Executive Performance Assessment 23-12 Policy 1-20: Public Access to District Records 1-20-PO-00r3 (002): Public Access to District Records (DRAFT) Volunteer Attrition: 2010 to 2023 Warrants for Approval: 2024-01-09 2024 Board Meeting Dates Calendar

Arthur Getchman 6/24/1934 – 4/21/2017 Commissioner Art Getchman spent thirty-six years representing the people in South Bay Fire District 8. He was first elected as a Commissioner in 1979 and was reelected for six, consecutive six-year terms with his last day being December 15, 2015. During his time in office, the department evolved from a small, fully volunteer organization into an emergency response system with eleven full-time employees with over seventy volunteers and recognized as one of the top departments in the state. He helped shepherd the merger of the North Olympia District 7 into District 8 in 2015. Art and his wife Carol (also deceased) had lived in the Puget Sound area all their lives. He was well known throughout the Olympia area for his long tenure as a teacher and principal in the North Thurston School District where he was well respected for his positive relationship with students and parents. Our Team Retirees/In Memoradum Board of Fire Commissioners

ACCIDENTS If You Experience an Accident, Injury or Exposure Do not fill out paperwork for Labor & Industries! Instead, notify your Shift Officer/Battalion Chief as paperwork must be completed through the Board for Volunteer Firefighters as soon as possible. Have your supervisor report the accident immediately with the on-line Accident Report Card at: Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserve Officers Also, be sure to complete the attached Report of Accident form and Member Injury, Illness and Exposure Reporting Packet . Once completed, turn into your supervisor. Communicate your progress with your supervisor.

PUBLIC EDUCATION As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, the South Bay Fire Department reminds residents that “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.™” Make a Home Fire Escape Plan Every year, during the second week of October, the world celebrates Fire Prevention Week to help spread awareness of home fire safety. Click here to view this year's theme, get event resources, and learn more! Community Risk Reduction Community Risk Reduction The South Bay Fire Department is dedicated to Community Risk Reduction. We provide educational assemblies to our local schools and are happy to provide educational programs to home owner groups and organizations within our service area. Local preschools, daycares and children’s organizations can contact us for scheduled tours of the station and fire safety presentations. If you are interested in scheduling a tour or have questions about our programs, please contact us. CONTACT US Disaster Preparedness After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Assemble an Emergency Kit Download Emergency Supply List Fire Prevention 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. Fire Prevention Tips Fireworks Fireworks Safety The Office of the State Fire Marshal is committed to promoting injury prevention and fire safety during the celebrations of Independence Day and New Year’s when fireworks are often used. For more information about fireworks in Thurston County, please visit the Thurston County Fire Marshal's website . For more information on fireworks, please visit the State Fire Marshal’s website. Emergency Ban on Discharge of Fireworks WSP - Fireworks Information

BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER Thurston County Fire Districts Bald Hills: FD17 Bucoda: BFD East Olympia: FD06 Griffin: FD13 Lacey: FD03 McLane/Black Lake: FD09 Olympia: OFD S.E. Thurston Fire & EMS: FD02 South Bay: FD08 South Thurston Fire & EMS: FD12 Tumwater: TFD West Thurston Regional Fire Authority: FD01 BFD: Bucoda OFD: Olympia TFD: Tumwater FD01: West Thurston Regional Fire Authority FD02: S.E. Thurston Fire & EMS FD03: Lacey FD06: East Olympia FD08: South Bay FD09: McLane/Black Lake FD12: South Thurston Fire & EMS FD13: Griffin FD17: Bald Hills “We are proud to introduce our community to a new and exciting feature within our emergency response software that allows families to create their own personal household life safety profile. The program is called Community Connect.” Click the Community Connect below for more information. Sign up to receive South Bay Fire email for Newsletters, notifications of Special Events and other information. First name* Last name* Address* Email* Subscribe Download/print the 2025 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Dates

South Bay Fire Department 2024 Proposition 1 Information A Message from the Fire Chief: On behalf of the Board and all members of South Bay Fire District 8, I would like to say thank you to the voters in our community for approving Proposition 1. The revenue provided by this measure will allow us to begin building adequate staffing to provide consistent round-the-clock response from both our South Bay and North Olympia firestations. All of this is a key part of the District’s ongoing five-year service plan to improve our average response time and increase average on-scene staffing. The current five-year plan envisions increasing staffing from 18 career responders to 28 by 2027 while maintaining a target level of 25 volunteer responders. In addition, we will continue to work on a program for resident responders to staff our Johnson Point sub-station as much as possible to reduce response times in that area. The long-term plan is to relocate the South Bay firestation further north to a property we own on 63rd Ave NE to provide better coverage on the eastside of the District. While that move is some years in the future, consistently staffing both of our primary firestations will allow us to move forward with planning and improve service in the meantime. Thank you again! Click here to see if your property is in our taxing District (Thurston County Fire Protection District MANY THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1, 2023! In 2022, Fire District 8 approved a five-year master plan to enhance community response, including two ballot measures: 1) a 2023 property tax levy restoration to $1.50 per thousand of assessed valuation, and 2) a 2024 excess levy for an additional $0.50 per thousand over four years (2025-2028). Voters approved the 2023 levy restoration. Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 (South Bay Fire Department), operates from two stations: South Bay Station 8-1 and North Olympia Station 8-3; however, staffing at North Olympia is inconsistent. Expenses exceed tax revenues, and the current $1.50 levy rate is insufficient for staffing two stations 24/7. As planned, the excess levy, “Proposition One,” was on the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot in Thurston County, requiring a super-majority to pass. This means at least 40% of the previous general election’s voters must participate, and 60% of those must vote “yes.” In the 2024 primary, 5,041 voters participated, with 58.3% voting “yes” and 41.7% voting “no,” so the measure did not pass. Following the 2022 plan, the District resubmitted Proposition One, (proposing a $2.01 per thousand assessed valuation levy, effective 2025), for the November 5, 2024, general election, as part of our 2023 two-stage funding plan. Here are some videos to learn more about our District: Proposition 1 - Public Information Workshop, October 8, 2024 (1 hour, 6 minutes) Proposition 1 - Public Presentation, July 9, 2024 (18 minutes) 2024 Excess Levy Information Video (11 minutes) 2024 Excess Levy Information Abridged Video Challenges: Our Evolving Community Staffing Challenges Taxation: How Your District is Funded 2023 Status Response staffing: 27 volunteers, 18 career Station 8-3 was staffed by either an engine and/or aid unit 89% of the time, and by an engine (that can respond as both fire & EMS) 57% of the time, which means of that 32% there was no engine (to respond to fires) staffed. Average response time: 7 minutes 14 seconds Capital asset replacement program: fully funded Property tax levy rated (2024): $1.50 per thousand $ assessed valuation (“mil”) Plan 2 Station Five Year Plan: Estimated response staffing: 25 volunteers and 28 career (by 2027) Estimated staffing for two engine companies: 99% (by 2027) Estimated average response time: 6 minutes to 5 minutes 30 seconds (by 2027) Estimated funding for capital asset replacement program: fully funded Estimated property tax levy rate: 2025: $ 2.01 mil 2026: $ 2.00 mil 2027: $ 1.98 mil 2028: $ 1.97 mil Plan 1.5 Station Five Year Plan (2024-2028): Estimated response staffing: 25 volunteers and 18 career (or less) Estimated staffing for two engine companies: less than 50% through 2028 Estimated average response time: 7 minutes 30 seconds or more Estimated funding for capital asset replacement program: partial or no funding by 2028 Estimated property tax levy rate: 2025: $ 1.49 mil 2026: $ 1.48 mil 2027: $ 1.47 mil 2028: $ 1.46 mil Click here to learn more about us with this fact sheet. 2024 PROPOSITION 1 Proposed Ballot Measure FAQs (Downloadable PDF) 2024 PROPOSITION 1 Proposed Ballot Measure FAQs As communicated to you last year, the property tax levy rate restoration approved by voters at the 2023 Primary Election was the first step of a two-step process needed to fully fund our operations. 2024 PROPOSITION 1 Proposed Ballot Measure FAQs answers questions you may have about the second proposed ballot measure now being proposed. About Us Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 (“District”) provides round-the-clock firefighting, emergency medical and community risk prevention services to more than 13,000 residents over a thirty-one square mile area north of the cities of Olympia and Lacey. Fire District 8 (South Bay) and Fire District 7 (North Olympia) were separately incorporated in 1953 and merged together in 2015. The District has received a Public Protection Class 3 rating by the Washington Survey & Rating Bureau. It responds to over 1,300 calls per year from two primary firestations at South Bay and North Olympia. Unfortunately, staffing at the North Olympia Fire Station remains inconsistent. Funding For many years, the District has been funded through a property tax levy rate up to $1.50 per thousand of assessed real property value. Voters approved the 2023 Primary Election ballot measure to restore the levy rate to $1.50 from the (then) current diminished rate of $1.20. Even so, for the last several years expenses have grown beyond available tax revenues so the District deferred tax increases by supplementing its income through use of available unreserved funds (more information below). While the current $1.50 levy rate helps to address increasing costs for labor, materials and services, it is not sufficient to allow the District to achieve fully consistent staffing and operational support for both fire stations. In order to address the issue of inconsistent staffing and support, the District is proposing a Primary Election ballot measure (“Proposition 1”) on November 5, 2024 that would authorize an excess property tax levy with a combined estimated rate of $2.01 per thousand of assessed valuation for collection beginning in 2025. The 2024 Proposition 1 was included in the public presentations made by District officials in 2023 as part of a two-stage effort for funding of its five year plan. Making the Most with Our Resources Our District does not receive direct property tax revenue from Thurston County Medic One, except for EMS training costs and some supply reimbursements. Comparable fire districts in our area have historically maintained a tax rate exceeding $2.00. We have postponed property tax increases by leveraging a strong volunteer program and collaborating with neighboring agencies for mutual aid, training, and purchasing. Additionally, we reduced expenses by selling four properties deemed unnecessary for service delivery, using the proceeds to supplement funding without raising property taxes in 2022, 2023, and 2024. However, this supplemental funding will end after 2024. Tax-paying voters have a choice. Emergency medical and fire services impact community safety and homeowner’s insurance rates. Levy ballots allow voters to consider these benefits versus costs. Why does the District need more money? Increasing emergency medical service calls. More simultaneous calls requiring multiple response teams. Difficulty recruiting and retaining volunteer responders. Rising labor costs due to reliance on full-time staff . Growing number of full-time responders to maintain/enhance services. Escalating operations and administrative expenses (utilities, supplies, insurance). Soaring costs for major equipment and apparatus despite prudent management. How will the extra tax money be used? The District will use the additional funding to: Maintain the growing demand for full-time career responders in the District; Continue to provide high-quality training for District career and volunteer staff; Provide sufficient funding for planned future replacement of capital assets; and Help pay for increasing ongoing costs for District operations and administration. How much will this cost a District taxpayer? The current (2024) basic property tax levy rate is $1.50 per thousand of assessed value; The homeowner of a $590,000 residence (average assessed value for real property in the District) will pay an estimated $886 in property tax this year to the District; If Proposition 1 is approved by voters in 2024, the property tax levy rate paid by homeowners would be an estimated $2.01 per thousand of their assessed valuation in 2025; If Proposition 1 is approved by voters in 2024, the homeowner of a $590,000 residence would pay an estimated $1,186 in property tax to the District in 2025; and After 2025, the property tax levy rate is estimated to decrease year over year due to inflation. How will this improve service to you? In 2023, the District had 18 full-time career responders and an average of 27 volunteer responders; Staffing of a fire engine company at the North Olympia Firestation was only achieved 57% of the time; In the District’s current five-year plan, it is proposed to staff with 28 full-time career responders and an average of 25 volunteer responders by year 2028, allowing consistent staffing at both primary firestations; The District’s current (2023) average response time is 7 minutes and 17 seconds; and With voter approval of the Proposition 1 in 2024, the District could implement the recommended staffing plan, ultimately reducing the average response time by an estimated 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. What will happen if this measure doesn’t pass? Without the proposed funding, staffing at North Olympia Fire Station would decrease. Service levels across the District would suffer, with only one crew available, unable to handle concurrent calls. Average response times would increase by 1-2 minutes over the next 3-4 years. The District’s ability to self-fund capital asset replacement would be jeopardized or eliminated. Where can you get more information? Additional information is posted on our website at southbayfire.com Attend our Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm to have your questions answered. You can call Chief VanCamp at 360-491-5320 or email him at vancamp@southbayfire.com .

In Memory of Greg Thompson Greg Thompson was truly a good man and a role model for those in the fire service. Greg began his service with the South Bay Fire Department as a volunteer in 1992 at the age of 16. He showed great initiative, work ethic, and abilities, and six short years later, he had progressed through the ranks of the department to the position of Assistant Chief. He worked hard as a training officer to develop an outstanding training program. He embraced training with a passion rarely seen. He influenced fire service trainers and educators on a local, statewide and nationwide scope. His involvement in Thurston County Medic One was instrumental in crafting an EMS education and training program second to none in our State. To the members of the South Bay Fire Department, he was not only a valued leader, mentor, teacher, and brother, but he was also a dear and compassionate friend who never stopped caring for others. Perhaps his greatest legacy to us is a large population of well-trained emergency responders in many agencies and communities, a number that is well beyond calculation. His influence in the district and the fire service in Thurston County and beyond was remarkable for such a young man. Our Team Retirees / In Memorandum Board of Fire Commissioners

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