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

Fred Freeland Statement: Fire and Emergency Services form one of the cornerstones of any vibrant
(Nonpartisan) community, and South Kitsap is no exception. Often these services are not thought of
until they are needed, but when called upon it is expected the response will be prompt,
professional and capable. Considerable planning, training and extensive equipment
Phone: (360) 434-6600 maintenance is necessary to ensure this type of a response is available to all of
Email: fredfreeland@mac.com our citizens around the clock. A fire commissioner plays a major role in overseeing
the policies and budget that make these services possible and I am committed to
Professional Experience: Submarine Officer, US Navy, providing the time, energy and effort necessary for success.
1990-2016; Federal Employee, US Navy, 2016-2019; Small
Business Owner, 2011-2019 The first responders in South Kitsap deserve a fire commissioner that listens to the
issues and takes action. Their union, the Firefighter’s local 2876, have endorsed me
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy and Physics, because they recognize the change that needs to happen. As fire commissioner I will
University of Michigan; Master’s Degree in Business apply the leadership and management skills the Navy has taught me to ensure our
Administration, University of Nebraska program is moving in the right direction. Let me represent you, our fire fighters and our
community!

D.W. Dusty Wiley Statement: It has been my distinct honor to serve as one of your Fire Commissioner

(Nonpartisan) over the past 26+ years. With your vote, I will continue to strive for fire service
excellence for the South Kitsap community.
Phone: (360) 990-3075 Over the past six years, the Commissioners at SKFR working with the Fire Chief
Email: dustywiley48@gmail.com have addressed many challenges following the recession and worst economic times
in recent history. Through conservative financial management and the support of our
Professional experience: Employed by Kitsap County public community on several ballot measures, SKFR is in a strong position looking forward
works for 41 years. Developed the County Road department to a bright future. We have worked hard to find a sustainable balance directing our
sign shop and served as the Kitsap County Traffic Investigator financial resources to personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure service levels in
for 37 years. our community are maximized to the greatest extent possible. We have updated many
of our facilities and developed an equipment replacement plan for fire apparatus and
Elected experience: Commissioner, South Kitsap Fire medical units which will provide reliable service to our community for many years to
Rescue; President, Kitsap County Fire Commissioners Association 8 years; Board of come.
Directors, Kitsap 911; Chairman of the Kitsap 911 executive board; Kitsap County Fire
Commissioners and Fire Chiefs legislative committee; Kitsap County Fire Service risk My priority as a Fire Commissioner will be to continue to represent and serve you, the
management committee. citizens of South Kitsap and Rescue. I will continue to manage your tax dollars wisely
and work to provide the very highest quality fire and emergency medical services
possible.

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue – Commissioner Position 5 – 6-year term

Paul Golnik Statement: I have lived in South Kitsap for over fifty-six years and as a property
(Nonpartisan) owner/taxpayer for forty-eight years. I have proudly served as Fire Commissioner
since March 2005. I feel I have developed a good working relationship with the
other Commissioners as well as the Fire Chief and staff. Together, the Board of
Phone: (253) 857-6515 Commissioner has overseen a hardfought recovery of the budget since the recession
Email: paulgolnik@gmail.com through tough decisions like reduction in personal a closing of stations. This year we
are able increase staffing allowing the reopening of those stations. The District is debt
Elected Experience: Fire Commissioner for SKFR since free having paid off all local loans.
March 10, 2005.
I have served as a Volunteer Firefighter with SKFR, as a Professional Firefighter
Other Professional Experience: City of Bremerton Fire Dept. with the City of Bremerton, as seats on several Boards, as a Business Owner and
from June 1970 -Feb. 2009. Appointed by the Wash.State as a property owner. Because of the experience and education I gained over the
Governor to serve as a trustee on the LEOFF 2 Retirement years I feel qualified to represent the citizens of South Kitsap on the Board of Fire
Board 2011-2017. Helped represent SKFR at the Joint Commissioners.
Management Group who manages the Kitsap Readiness Center since 2005. City of
Bremerton Fire LEOFF 1 Disability Board since 1998. Volunteer firefighter with SKFR My top three priorities are to encourage effective communication between the Fire
1971-1984. Over 26 years as a business owner and General Contractor. District and the taxpayers, to gain their confidence that tax dollars are spent wisely,
and to then to make South Kitsap Fire and Rescue the best it can be.
Education: South Kitsap Schools Class of 1965. Olympic College, Pierce College and
Western Oregon University studying Fire Command and Administration.

Megan Martin of Hansville Scott and Danielle Smith
of Bremerton

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