— from Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners —

Mik Preysz, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Interim Chief

At its regular meeting on November 19, the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 appointed Acting Chief Miklos Preysz as Permanent Chief of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. Minor contractual details will be addressed at the next regular meeting of the Commission on December 21.

Preysz has been Acting Chief of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue since former Chief Kevin O’Brien accepted a position on the mainland this past spring. The Commissioners feel that Chief Preysz has the dedication and experience to successfully lead Orcas Island Fire and Rescue now and into the future.

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