East Jefferson Fire-Rescue could have a new fire chief as early as today, which would allow current Chief Gordon Pomeroy to retire at the end of the year after eight years of serving as chief.
The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue (EJFR) board interviewed three candidates Friday, according to Bill Beezley, communications coordinator for EJFR.
All three candidates came to Port Townsend from out of state to go through the interview process, which included a tactical exercise and an interview in front of a panel.
Beezley said the board hopes to make a decision by today, either to extend a job offer to one of the three candidates interviewed or to reopen the application process and keep looking for candidates.
“We’re not necessarily set on hiring one of these three,” Beezley said.