Larry Goff was elected to his first term as commissioner in 2026. Larry started a career in the fire service as a seasonal wildland firefighter right out of high school. Most of his service was with the City of Lake Oswego Fire Department, working up through the ranks to become…
Read More

Steve Hutchinson has served as a Volunteer Firefighter with CWIFR since 1988 and serves as an Acting Lieutenant at Station 51 in Coupeville. Steve is a retired airline pilot since ending his flying career as a captain with Delta Airlines. Steve was selected to serve the remainder of the term…
Read More

Paul Messner joined Fire District #5 in 1973 and served at the Admirals Cove Fire Station and was elected to his first term as commissioner in 1985. Paul and his wife, Marilyn, have lived in the Central Whidbey area for 55 years. Both of them and their three daughters have…
Read More