Board of Governance

The Riverside Fire Authority Board of Governance consists of five members who are elected at large from residents living the Riverside Fire Authority service area. This five-member board serves as the legislative body, guiding and overseeing the fire authority.

The Riverside Fire Authority Governance Board is responsible for the execution of the voter-approved plan per RCW 52.26.

The purpose of the RFA Governance Board is to:

• Exercise powers and perform duties as the Board determines necessary to carry out the purposes, functions, and projects of the Authority.
• Levy taxes as authorized in the plan and approved by Authority voters.
• Enter into agreements with federal, state, local, and regional entities and departments as necessary to accomplish authority purposes and protect the authority's investments.
• Accept grants, or other contributions of funds that will support the purposes and programs of the authority.
• Monitor and audit the progress and execution of fire protection and emergency service projects to protect the investment of the public and annually make public its findings.
• Pay for services and enter into leases and contracts, including professional service contracts.
• Hire, manage, and terminate employees.
• An authority may enforce fire codes as provided under chapter 19.27 RCW.

Administration

Daily emergency and administrative functions are managed by a Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, and an Assistant Fire Chief of Operations & Training.

Kevin Anderson, Fire Chief/ Fire Marshal

Erik Olson, Assistant Chief of Operations & Training