Chuck Vyverberg

A candidate for Commissioner Pos. 3, Spokane County Fire District 8 in the 2015 Nov. 3 Washington General Election

Age: 72

City: Spokane, WA

His words: “I attended many fire district meetings before I decided to get involved. I’ve lived in the district for 33 years and know it very well.”

His pitch: “I’m committed to providing high quality medical and fire services to the citizens and to manage their tax dollars responsibly, and to supporting personnel delivering those services.”

Notable Experience: Appointed commissioner in June 2013. Current chairman of the District 8 board. Serves on the board of directors for the Spokane County Fire Commissioners Association. Serves on the budget and finance committee for the Washington State Fire Commissioners Association. Served on citizens committee that examined District 8 chief candidates in 2004. Works for Comcast.

Education: Earned Bachelors degree from Eastern Washington University.