Fire Administrative Support

Sections & Committees

Mission Statement

The objectives of this Section shall be to further enhance the education of all Fire Service Administrative Support by conducting workshops and seminars; to increase the proficiency of Fire Administrative Support by establishing a network sharing of information systems through various channels of communication, and to facilitate a statewide standardization wherever possible in all phases and aspects of the Fire Administrative Support field for the benefit of the Fire Service.

Board & Committee Members

SUMMER LUTHER

Chair
N Kitsap Fire & Rescue

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

KIM BALDWIN

Vice Chair
Clark County FD 10

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

JESSICA EXTINE

Secretary
Puget Sound RFA

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

NICHOLE SAWYERS

Treasurer
Poulsbo FD

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

CARISSA ROBIDEAUX

Communications Liaison
Poulsbo FD

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

JULIE PATTERSON

Past Chair
Clark County FD 6

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KRISTIN TOY

Representative 1
Lacey Fire District 3

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

ANNA BUDDEN

Representative 2
Port of Seattle FD

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

GINA UPHAM

Representative 3
Burlington FD

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

TACEY PETERSEN

Representative 4
Bainbridge Island FD

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

DAWN BARBER

Committee Member
Bellevue FD

BECKY COLE

Committee Member
Puget Sound RFA

LORI COLEMAN

Committee Member
Clallam County FD 3

JODIE COLLINS 

Committee Member
South Kitsap F&R

GILLIAN HAYES

Committee Member
Kirkland Fire Department

CAITY KARAPOSTOLES

Committee Member
Clallam County FD 3

DANIELA LOPEZ

Committee Member
Franklin Co FD #3

JENNIE SAND

Committee Member
North Whatcom F&R

How Do I Get Involved?

The Fire Administrative Support, a section of the Washington Fire Chiefs, elects new board members each year at the annual conference in October.

Board Positions

  • Chair – Full two-year term expiring in 2026 at conference
  • Vice Chair – Full two-year term expiring in 2027 at conference
  • Secretary – Full two-year term expiring in 2026 at conference
  • Treasurer – Full two-year term expiring in 2027 at conference
  • Communications Liaison – Full two-year term expiring in 2027 at conference
  • Representative 1 – Full two-year term expiring in 2027 at conference
  • Representative 2 – Full two-year term expiring in 2026 at conference
  • Representative 3 – Full two-year term expiring in 2027 at conference
  • Representative 4 – Full two-year term expiring in 2026 at conference

If you are interested in a position, please email us at wfc@washingtonfirechiefs.org. Please note, a written letter of support from your superior is required to accept a board position.

Upcoming Events

  • OCT

    5-7

    Save the Date: Washington Fire Administrative Support Conference

    October 5, 2026

    This conference is specifically designed for administrative professionals in the fire service industry,