Board of Governance

The Riverside Fire Authority Board of Governance consists of five members who are elected at large from residents living the Riverside Fire Authority service area. This five- member board serves as the legislative body, guiding and overseeing the fire authority. The Riverside Fire Authority Governance Board is responsible for the execution of the voter-approved plan per RCW 52.26. The purpose of the RFA Governance Board is to: • Exercise powers and perform duties as the Board determines necessary to carry out the purposes, functions, and projects of the Authority. • Levy taxes as authorized in the plan and approved by Authority voters. • Enter into agreements with federal, state, local, and regional entities and departments as necessary to accomplish authority purposes and protect the authority's investments. • Accept grants, or other contributions of funds that will support the purposes and programs of the authority. • Monitor and audit the progress and execution of fire protection and emergency service projects to protect the investment of the public and annually make public its findings. • Pay for services and enter into leases and contracts, including professional service contracts. • Hire, manage, and terminate employees. • An authority may enforce fire codes as provided under chapter 19.27 RCW.

Administration Daily emergency and administrative functions are managed by a Fire Chief, and an Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal.