The Chelan County Fire District 1 Chief turnover happened earlier this month. Deputy Chief Mike Burnett says it was always part of the plan to have Chief Brian Brett be the Deputy Chief for six months and then the two would switch.
“When I came 9.5 years ago, I had two weeks to shadow the current chief and then it was mine. In this case, Brian and I have the opportunity to work together for a year so that [the transition] is seamless for the organization and the community.”
Burnett says the transition earlier this month where Brett became Chief was all part of the transition plan and that they even switched offices.
“Personnel in the department walk by and his door is the one that they’ll stop in to say, ‘Hey Chief, what about…’ and ask the questions.