Commissioners and Staff
Fire Commissioners:
- Commissioner Chairman Galen Hansen
- Commissioner Dennis Gullett
- Commissioner Randy Miller
- Commissioner Forrest Ownbey
- Commissioner Vice Chairman Ed Funkhouser
Send Email to commissioners@spofr.org
Commissioners meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at Diamond Lake Station 31 unless otherwise noted. The meetings are open to the public.
The board of commissioners consists of elected individuals who serve six-year alternating terms and are responsible for governing the operations of the District. The board is responsible for the following areas:
- Determining levels of service and establishing goals.
- Determining type and level of funding, approve budgets and tax levies.
- Establishing policies and approve operational procedures.
- Employing key personnel and supervising the chief.
- Guiding strategic planning.
- Representing the District to the public.
Administration:
Chief: Shane Stocking sstocking@spofr.org
Chief of Operations: Jennifer Krusing jkrusing@spofr.org
Volunteer Division Chief of Wildland: Brad Martin
Battalion Chief Station 81: Larry Hiebert
Public Information Officer: Rick O’Brien pio@spofr.org
Secretary to the Board: Laura Smith-Johnson secretary@spofr.org
Webmaster: Laura Smith-Johnson webmaster@spofr.org
District Fire Chief
Chief Shane Stocking
Shane comes to us with more than 15 years of Fire Service experience. Shane spent time with career Fire Departments in both California and Florida during that time. Shane is also a certified Paramedic. Shane is married with three daughters and has numerous family members in the Spokane and Sandpoint areas.
Chief Stocking said, “I couldn’t be more excited to join the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue family and serve alongside the dedicated volunteers, staff and commissioners. This is a special organization that serves with pride and provides invaluable and reliable service to our neighbors.
Bringing 15 years of firefighting and paramedic experience, my hope is to make an immediate impact as we ensure SPOFR continues to provide outstanding all-hazards response to Pend Oreille County and the City of Newport.
My family has a history of Fire/EMS service in the region, and my wife and three daughters are ecstatic to be part of the community and enjoy all of the renowned beauty and activities.”
