Jeff McBrayer of Netarts will lead the Netarts-Oceanside Fire Department (NOFD) after current Chief Tim Carpenter retires in June. McBrayer will be only the second Chief since the Netarts and Oceansider Fire Districts merged a quarter-century ago. In an interview with The Oceansider, Chief Carpenter indicated that McBrayer was ranked highest among the contenders in all subject areas during the panel interviews conducted in early March. He added that McBrayer and he have the “same outlook on a lot of issues” which will “ease the transition for the community, Department volunteers and our staff.” McBrayer will leave his current position as Chief of the City of Tillamook Fire Department, where he worked for several years as both a volunteer and on staff.