PUBLIC NOTICE

Now Accepting Letters of Interest

May 14, 2026

Grant County Fire District 8 is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners. We invite interested community members to submit letters of interest for this important role.

Position Overview:

The Fire Commissioner is responsible for the governance of the Fire District, including budgeting, policymaking, and ensuring the effective delivery of fire protection and emergency services to the community. The role involves working closely with fellow commissioners, the Fire Chief, and other District personnel to guide the strategic direction of the Fire District.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a full-time resident of the Fire District.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong commitment to public safety and community service.
Prior experience in public administration, budgeting, emergency services, or related fields is beneficial but not required.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest that includes the following:

Full Name, Address, and Contact Information
A brief statement explaining why you are interested in serving as a Fire Commissioner
Any relevant experience, skills, or qualifications that would contribute to the role

Submission Details:

Letters of interest must be submitted by Friday, June 26, 2026.

Please send your letter to:

Email: barb@gcfd8.net
Mail: Grant County Fire District 8, ℅ District Secretary, 20643 Rd 22.5 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349
In-Person: Station 81, 20643 Rd 22.5 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review all submissions and may conduct interviews with selected candidates. The successful candidate will be appointed to serve the remainder of the current term.

Questions?

For more information, please contact District Secretary Barbara Davis .

Email Barbara

Board of Fire Commissioners

Josh Seanard

Position #1

Commissioner Seanard was appointed to the Commissioner position in March 2025. He brings experience as a leader in non-profit organizations and as a business owner with deep connections to our communities and a strong commitment to its continued growth and safety.

Scott Nesbit

Position #2

Commissioner Nesbit was a volunteer firefighter and ambulance driver from 2000 to 2010. He was appointed to the Commissioner position in 2010 before being elected to the position in 2011.

Richard Jenkin

Position #3

Commissioner Jenkin was appointed to the Commissioner position in January 2025. He brings many years of experience in public safety from the law side as well as a having been a local business owner.

Debra Crain

Position #4

Commissioner Crain was a volunteer EMT and firefighter from 1998 to 2009. She was appointed and elected to the Commissioner position in 2011.

Russell Brixey

Position #5

Commissioner Brixey became a volunteer firefighter after graduating from high school. He was in EMT-IV in Yakima before coming back to Mattawa in 1995 when he began volunteering as an EMT-IV and firefighter until he retired from active duty in 2019. He was appointed and elected to the Commissioner position in 2013.

Barbara Davis

District Secretary

District Secretary Davis was hired as Business Manager in 2012 and appointed District Secretary in October 2012. She brings years of business management, accounting, and project management skills to the District.