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Clark County Fire & Rescue
911 N 65th Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
360-887-4609 |
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Department Information: Board of Commissioners
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Jon Babcock
 Commissioner Jon Babcock has been a fire commissioner since 2006. This is his first term as fire commissioner. He was a Vancouver Fire Department Firefighter for 31 years. Additionally, Commissioner Babcock worked as a Naval Submariner for 4 years. He lives locally with his wife, BJ.
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Linn (Penny) Dollar
 Commissioner Dollar has been a fire commissioner since 1961. He serves as the Washington Fire Commissioners Associate Sergeant in Arms and is a representative of the Clark Fire Rescue Risk Management Group. Additionally, Commissioner Dollar is a local businessman in the Dollars Corner area of Battle Ground. He remains active in the community, donating many hours to various projects that enhance community relations. He lives in Dollars Corner with his wife Janet; they have a grown son and daughter. |
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William Hargett
 As the longest running Fire Commissioner for Clark County Fire District 12, Commissioner Bill Hargett brings more than 25 years of experience as a Fire Captain for Los Angeles; where he survived the Watts Fire and the Santa Ana winds that frequently threatened to burn Los Angeles to the ground. Additionally, Commissioner Hargett has a 28-year background with the US Army National Guard and Reserve where he obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Prior to his retirement, Commissioner Hargett served for more than 10 years as a Deputy Fire Marshal with the Clark County Fire Marshal's office. His interest in public safety continues as he often finds himself inspecting areas of assembly and local businesses for fire safety.
Commissioner Hargett is a firm supporter of education; he obtained an associate's degree in fire science and bachelor's degree in fire engineering. His dedication has helped to establish a professional and community oriented fire department ready to serve the members of the community. His experience, education, and background keep him in front of the ever-changing world that challenges these desires. |
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Bob Johnson
 Commissioner Bob Johnson has been a Fire Commissioner since 1992. He spearheads the department's juvenile firesetter intervention program which aims at identifying and counseling young children who have shown tendencies towards firesetting behavior. Additionally, Commissioner Johnson serves as a representative on the Fairground Fire Facility Board. Commissioner Johnson works for the Department of Transportation and is also a consultant on law enforcement and accident investigation issues. He lives in the Battle Ground area with his wife, Wilma. They have a grown son and daughter, and three grandchildren.
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Jerry Kolke
 Commissioner Jerry Kolke is a local Battle Ground businessman who has been a fire commissioner since 2002. He is an Executive Board Member of the Clark County Fair Association, having served as the Chair and Vice-Chair for six years. Commissioner Kolke has been a member of the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce for more that 20 years. Additionally, he is on the Public Facilities District Committee for the County Commissioners. Commissioner Kolke lives in the Battle Ground area with his wife, Lisa. He has two adult sons and five grandchildren.
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Michael Lambrecht
 Commissioner Lambrecht has been a fire commissioner since 2001. He is in his third term as fire commissioner. He is a graduate of the University of Portland. Additionally, he worked 22 years as a quality assurance representative for the Defense Energy Support Center and spent two and a half years as a volunteer firefighter. Commissioner Lambrecht lives in La Center with his wife, Sharon. Together they have one son.
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