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Administration

Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue has adopted the Organizational Action Plan (OAP) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the functional management model for both emergency and routine operations. The Chief and Assistant Chief provide all operational oversight to carry out the function of our department and work towards success in completing identified goals and objectives. The support staff provides a critical link to cooperating agencies through public education, marketing, administrative support, monitoring accounting processes, oversight of EMS delivery system and primary interaction with the public and department members.
 
Dave LaFave, Fire Chief
Chief LaFave began his career as a volunteer in March 1983. He was hired full time in March 1986. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, farming, construction work and his involvement with Incident Management Teams.
 
Alan Headley, Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Headley began his career as a volunteer in March 1973. He was hired full time in 1984. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
 
Becky Ribelin, EMS Administrator
Becky began her career full time in September 1999. In her spare time, she enjoys running, drinking espressos, traveling and spending time with her family and friends; especially her grandson.
Greg Kelly, Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Kelly began his career full time in January 1986. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling and going on state mobilizations.
 
Dirk Carner, Lead Mechanic
Dirk began his career full time in January 1996. In his spare time, he enjoys hobby farming, mechanics, home remodeling and camping.
 
David Green, Assistant Mechanic
David began his career as a volunteer in May 2008. He was hired full time in June 2009.
 
James Graham, Deputy Fire Marshal
James began his career as a volunteer in 1997. He was hired full time in June 2000. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking, outdoor activities, water sports and traveling.
Laura Bouchard, District Secretary
Laura began her career full time in December 2001. In her spare time, she enjoys her dog Smokey, reading and spending time with her nephews, family and friends.
 
Janey Gregory, Volunteer Liaison
Janey began her career full time in June 1995. In her spare time, she enjoys her family and home, gardening, Oregon State University football games and her dog Missy.
 
Brandi Ballinger, Public Education Coordinator
Brandi began as a work study student through Lower Columbia College in July 1999. She was hired full time in April 2000. In her spare time, she enjoys spending coaching her daughters' softball teams, spending time with her family and friends, camping, water sports, shopping and watching movies.
 
Jennifer Olin, Logistics Assistant
Jennifer began as a work study student through Lower Columbia College in April 2006. She was hired full time in April 2008. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping, hunting and playing in the snow.
 

 


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