News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Taylor Robertson of Eugene will be Sisters' new Fire chief.
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District board of directors chose Robertson unanimously from among three final candidates, according to board chair Dave Elliott.
The finalists were selected from among 47 applicants for the position, which opened up with the retirement of Don Rowe.
The candidates participated in an interview with a selection committee, which includes a number of firefighting professionals, including Black Butte Ranch Fire Chief Ed Sherrell and Bend Fire Chief Ron Oliver.
According to Elliott, the district created a thorough and arduous selection process, which included a day-long battery of tests.
Elliott noted that Robertson will work well with Deputy Chief Ken Enoch.
Robertson, a 36-year veteran firefighter, is a District Chief in Eugene.
"His education and background is outstanding," Elliott said.
"He seems to have all the qualities we were looking for -- leadership, strong fire background; his team- building experience is well-documented."
Elliott said Robertson seemed like a good fit for a fire district that values its close and warm relationship with the community.
"His primary work ethic is customer-service oriented," Elliott said. "He stressed that every time we talked to him."
Elliott said the district is looking for strong leadership and mentoring qualities to help build on an already exemplary staff and volunteer program.
The new chief is expected to be on the job in Sisters within a month.
Jim Cornelius is editor in chief of The Nugget and author of “Warriors of the Wildlands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans.” A history buff, he explores frontier history across three centuries and several continents on his podcast, The Frontier Partisans. For more information visit www.frontierpartisans.com.
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