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Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue – Commissioner Position 2 – 6-year term

Guy H. Earle Statement: The majority of work done at CKFR is medical in nature. During my time
as a commissioner, my medical background has been valuable in providing leadership
(Nonpartisan) and guidance to the district. I have also found that having a business background in
the private sector has been helpful in the strategic planning and financial aspects of
Phone: (360) 271-6860 the job.
Email: gearle.md@gmail.com
Firefighting is a high risk occupation. I have designed a program promoting health and
Elected Experience: Commissioner, Central Kitsap Fire and wellness for firefighters that I have presented statewide. A healthy work force is better
Rescue, 2017-present. able to serve their community-and at less cost to taxpayers!
Professional Experience: medical doctor (emergency I look forward to continuing to serve our district, county and state as a Fire
medicine, primary care, occupational medicine) working in Commissioner for CKFR.
private practice, Group Health, Mayo Clinic System.
Education: BS (1972), MD (1976); Michigan State University.

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue – Commissioner Position 4 – 6-year term

Ken Erickson Statement: I have enjoyed serving as a Fire Commissioner the past 19 years.

(Nonpartisan) CKF&R provides coverage for about 115 square miles and almost 75,000 residents.
Our continual goal is to provide excellent service to our citizens by responding to fire
and medical emergencies. We utilize well trained staff to provide Fire Suppression,
Phone: (360) 471-1901 Emergency Medical Services (Basic Life and Advanced Life Support), Public
Email: kserickson@wavecable.com Education, Hazardous Materials Response and Technical Rescue Response.

Biography – Elected Experience: I have been a Fire Our fire district’s Mission Statement is: “We are dedicated to the preservation and
Commissioner since 2000, first with District #12 and then with protection of life, property, and the environment.” As a board, we seek to do this
CKF&R after the merge in 2003. by responsibly managing our resources, planning for changes in our area’s needs,
and assisting our community through our district’s commitment to safety, education,
Other Professional Experience: I retired from the federal and outreach. We continually strive to provide the best service for our district with
government after 29 years of metallurgy and engineering work. the monies provided, using a strategic planning approach and a Citizen Advisory
Since 2000 I have been an adjunct professor with Olympic Committee to help us identify and reach those goals.
College, teaching physics to PSNS apprentices.
I am proud of the personnel at CKF&R, and the work they do for our community. I am
Education: I graduated from Washington State University in Physical Metallurgy. honored to serve on their Board of Commissioners and hope to continue to serve you
Graduate work was done at University of Washington. for the next term of service.
Community Service: I am a volunteer CKF&R Chaplain. I served 10 years on
Kitsap’s Solid Waste Advisory Board. I am active in my church.

Curtis W. Perdue Statement: Kitsap has been my home since 1983. My Lifelong experience continues;
(Nonpartisan) Trained by KFT “Live Fire Trainers” to Operate, Maintain and Repair advanced T2000
Fire Trainers. Previous Small Business Owner for Silvercity Computer Services,
Licensed Notary for Washington, Licensed Minister and IAM Union Steward for LL282
Phone: (360) 633-5465 since 2004. Born in Oregon State, Rogue Valley and attended Medford Senior High,
Email: curtisperdue601@gmail.com US Navy Advanced Training in Electronics, Secondary Degree in Electronics / Marine
Acoustics, Continued Education at George Washington University and Coastline
Professional Experience: Currently managing the Trident Community College.
Training Facility Fire Fighter Trainer on Naval Base Kitsap
Bangor for the United States Navy and Fidelity Technologies Married to Dodie (Carter) Perdue, 4 children and six grandchildren. We have enjoyed
Corporation. My firefighting experience started as seasonal living and developing friendships around the Puget Sound and getting outdoors as
fire fighter for Jackson County Oregon Fire District. Trained much as possible. I am looking forward to giving back to the Kitsap Community as
in the Fire Mop-Up Crew Division and a Helicopter Pilots they have been a true friend to me all these years.
Assistant. Joined the United States Navy Submarine Force in 1980, Served as a Together we can keep Kitsap Fire & Rescue a solid foundation for years to come,
Sonar Technician, USS Robert E. Lee, SSBN/SSN 601, USS Alaska SSBN 732, USS the need for advanced technology, infrastructure and innovation will ensure kitsap
Nevada SSBN 733, Commissioning Crew Code 700 Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay residents and our front line first responders remain safe well into the future as our
Georgia, Trident Training Facility Bangor as an Instructor for Cross-Function Combat family becomes larger. Vote for core values (Honor, Courage, Trust and Virtue). The
Submarine Tactics. door is always open for your voice to be heard. Respectfully Curt.

Jordan Masters of Bremerton Martha Burke of Suquamish

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