Chief Riley has been a member of the Oregon fire service for the past 23+ years. His career began as a volunteer for the City of Grants Pass Fire Department in February 1984, but only lasted a few months before he left to join the Army in August 1984. He returned to the fire service in 1988 as a volunteer [...]
Deputy Chief Kyle McMann was hired in 2001 as an Engineer/Paramedic and has promoted through the ranks at Marion County Fire District #1, also serving in capacity as an Engine Captain, Emergency Medical Services-Operations Captain and Battalion Chief. He currently oversees fire district operations as well as the Finance Division, overseeing all aspects of Budgeting, Long Range Financial Planning. Chief [...]
Trent Friesen started with Marion County Fire District #1 as a Volunteer Firefighter in 1991. He was hired into a career position in 1994 as a Maintenance/Firefighter and has worked his way up through the ranks serving in the capacities of Firefighter, Engineer, Paramedic, and Engine Captain. He now currently holds the position of Battalion Chief on A shift as [...]
Fire Marshal Paula Smith has been in the fire service for 27 years; 19 of those years at Marion County Fire District No. 1. Her prior experience came from 8 years with Woodburn Fire District as a volunteer and part time paid Firefighter. The Fire Marshal is responsible for Fire investigations, plan reviews for new construction and remodels, fire inspections [...]
Anna Kraemer has been a public service employee since 1998, joining Marion County Fire District in 2003 with experience working for both the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County District Attorney. She holds a Masters degree in Legal Studies from Willamette University College of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social and Criminal Justice. She currently serves as the [...]
Anita Butte DeVilliers works in the Finance division and has been part of our team since 2009. Anita has worked and volunteered in the Oregon fire service since 1991. She is a native Oregonian, and enjoys spending downtime in the outdoors, traveling when she can, perfecting her photography skills, and spending time with family and friends. 503.588.6521 anitad@mcfd1.com [...]
Captain Joshua Darland was hired as the Training Officer in January of 2014. Captain Darland comes to MCFD #1 with 24 years of experience in Fire and Emergency Medical Services including structural and wildland firefighting, Advanced Life Support medical response and transport. Captain Darland holds an Associates Degree in Emergency Management, maintains an Oregon Paramedic license and numerous fire service [...]
Todd has served as a Chaplain for 22 years. He first started as a volunteer Chaplain with the Benton County Sheriff's Office in Corvallis, Oregon. In January 2003, Todd founded Crisis Chaplaincy Services and he continues to serve as our Executive Chaplain. Todd has received extensive training in critical incident stress management and is involved with several peer support teams [...]
Brian Woodley began his fire service career as a Volunteer Firefighter with Marion County Fire District #1 in November of 2000. Brian continued his fire service experience and education showing a commitment to training and development early on. Brian advanced to the rank of Volunteer Lieutenant in October of 2004 and then Volunteer Captain in July of 2006. Brian completed [...]
