— by Lin McNulty —

Three finalists have been selected by the OIFR Search Committee for the position of Orcas Fire Chief. All three have extensive fire department experience, and are local to Western Washington.

Scott Williams, currently interim chief of Orcas Fire, Martin Fowler from Vashon Island, and Jason Napier from Bellingham are the candidates who will meet with the public in a meet and greet at the Eastsound Fire Station on Friday, November 18, at 6 p.m.

Search committee member Clyde Duke describes all three candidates as “awesome.” They “bring a lot on their plate,” he adds.

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