Allow me to introduce you to the City's newest employee, Blake Paulsen. At the beginning of November, Blake started his new full-time position as Training Officer for Garibaldi Fire & Rescue.
Here's a tidbit of information he gave about himself:
"I come to Garibaldi with 15 yrs of fire experience. I grew up and started my fire career in McMinnville, Or. I later went to Black Butte Ranch Fire District to become a student and attend Central Oregon Community College pursuing a fire science degree. I worked for the Fire Division of the Deschutes National Forest during the summers to help pay for college. After Schooling, I volunteered at Amity Fire District as a Lieutenant- Training Officer for a few years before accepting a full time training position in Othello Washington.