Spokane County Fire District Board Commissioner William A. “Bill” Anderson and challenger Larry T. Rider have at least one thing in common: more than two decades of firefighting experience.
Anderson was employed with the Spokane Valley Fire Department for 29 years as a firefighter, dispatcher, engineer and officer.
Rider, 60, was employed with the fire department for more than 35 years where he served as lieutenant and deputy fire chief.
Anderson, 72, said he’s seeking re-election as a board commissioner, a seat he’s held for more than 17 years, because the Spokane Valley Fire Department is making great changes that he wants to see continue.