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TINA GREINER , PRESIDENT Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District Tina joined Jefferson Fire District in March, 1997 as the first support team member in an effort to "help out the guys" with nourishment while on extended fire scenes. Once she finished First Responder training she began responding as a member of the Quick Response Team, then soon joined the recruit academy--again to "help out the guys". She never dreamed she would enjoy fighting fire so much. The thought of entering a burning building had never even crossed her mind until that academy. Once obtaining her EMT Basic, she began responding with the newly-formed ambulance squad and a love for EMS developed. After responding to one particularly horrific motor vehicle crash, she decided she needed to become a paramedic.  She was soon enrolled fulltime at Chemeketa Community College and earned an Associate Degree EMT-Paramedic, December 2003. In addition to volunteering in Jefferson and working parttime on their ambulance, Tina also works for the Scio Rural Fire District as the administrative clerk and volunteer EMT, as well as working parttime for a private ambulance company in Woodburn. Tina and her family have lived in Jefferson since October, 1992.

DAVID BUTLER , 1ST VICE PRESIDENT David was a Director with the OVFA for two years before being elected to the 2nd VP position. He is a security director with the Sweet Home Rodeo and is currently the President of the Lebanon Volunteer Firefighters Association. He is married to Anita, his wife of 18 years who supports him in his volunteer activities. Together they have three teenage boys. David has made a number of new friends in his role of OVFA Director and looks forward to meeting more in the upcoming years.

SCOTT MULLEN, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT  Scott is a lieutenant/training officer with Lyons FD. Lyons RFPD is located 20 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22.  Lyons RFPD covers 47 square miles, providing fire suppression and ALS transport service from Lyons to the top of Santiam Pass. In 2004, Scott earned a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration from Madison University. Prior to moving to the Salem area, he was employed as a facilities manager for 13 years in the healthcare/hospital setting. Scott is employed fulltime as a Firefighter/EMT at Stayton Fire District in Stayton, Oregon. Scott felt that by joining the OVFA Board he could give more representation to his surrounding fire districts as well as the others and get more participation from them. He believes that what we do as volunteer firefighters is very important and having an organization like the OVFA represent us on all levels is vital to our success. Because of the strong belief Scott has as a volunteer, he wanted to get more involved and try and make life better for firefighters/EMT's that serve our communities. Scott enjoys outdoor sports, with an emphasis on backcountry skiing. He has three grown children and is engaged to be married.

JAMES OEDER, SECRETARY/TREASURER Jim served two terms as President of the OVFA. He is a Volunteer Training Captain with Lebanon Fire District and has 23 years of service at Lebanon with his family having over 100 years of service to the District. He is married with two children and a grandson. He is employed by Linn Gear Company as a machinist. Jim's goals are to have every volunteer department and volunteer ambulance service as a member to help support them.

NICOLAS GRANUM, DIRECTOR #1 Nic is a volunteer firefighter with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and has been with the fire district since 2005. Nic is the Assistant Orchestra Manager for the Portland Youth Philharmonic, and is a graduate student in Public Administration at Portland State University. Also on the board for the Tualatin Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association, he loves being a volunteer and is excited about the change to serve the firefighters and emergency responders across Oregon.

REX PARKS, DIRECTOR #2

           

KOUROSH MODJTABAI, DIRECTOR #3 Kourosh has been a volunteer F.F. with Boring Fire District for over 12 years and currently serves as a Lt. He serves as the volunteer association president for the fourth time. He has been married to his best friend Lori for the last 28 years and has two great sons; Shawn (22) who is getting his B.S. and is also an Airforce reserve and Michael (20) who is a Marine and is getting ready to go back to Iraq for his third tour.

STEVE SCHNEIDERMAN, PAST PRESIDENT Steve Schneiderman has been with Coos Bay Fire and Rescue for over 23 years. During that time he has served as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain. Steve is also a Pumper Operator, Arial Operator, FF 2, Fireground Leader, and Instructor I. He has special skills in swift water rescue and low to high angle rescue and serves on the Technical Rescue Team for his area. He has actively pursued his fire service education through classes taken at the National Fire Academy, including Leadership and Administration, Prevention Solutions for Small Communities, and Challenges for Local Training Officers, among other classes. Steve currently serves as Treasurer of the Coos Bay Volunteer Firefighters Association, of which he is also a past President. When not involved with the fire service, Steve spends time running his family business, finding time to go golfing, jet skiing, and camping with his wife Debbie and their four children.