Special Joint Board Meeting & Workshop
Notice is hereby given that the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and South Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold a Joint Board Special Meeting at Station 94: 23014 70th Avenue East, Graham, WA 98338. This meeting will be held on September 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Following the meeting, the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Workshop.
About
The Board of Commissioners is the legislative body of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue as authorized and created under Title 52 RCW. The Board is comprised of elected commissioners from the three legacy fire districts. Commissioners who are elected by the public serve six-year terms and represent the citizens of the district in at-large positions.
Board responsibilities include:
- Manage and conduct the business affairs of the district
- Provide administrative oversight
- Define the long-term vision for the District
- Determine type and level of funding and tax levies
- Determine levels of service and establish goals
- Approve the annual budget
- Employ and supervise the Fire Chief
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Represent the District at community events
Attend our Meetings
Public comments will be accepted. Written comments may be submitted by email to [email protected] by 4:30 PM on the day of the meeting.
1.) Attend by Zoom
We invite community members to attend our Board of Fire Commissioners meetings, either virtually or in person. These meetings provide an opportunity to stay informed, engage with district leadership, and participate in public discussion.
Passcode: 586333
3.) Attend in Person
To attend in-person:
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold its meetings at:
1015 39th Ave. S.E.
Suite 120
Puyallup, WA 98374
Meet Your Commissioners
Russ Barstow
Co-Chair
Robert Homan
Co-Chair
Matt Holm
Commissioner
Steve Stringfellow
Commissioner
Dale Mitchell
Commissioner
John Caverly
Commissioner
Chris McAfee
Commissioner
Brian Estes
Commissioner
Neil Samuelsen
Commissioner
Joe Palombi
Commissioner
Arlene Dannat
Commissioner
Kevin Gorder
Commissioner