The Tangent Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors announced that Fire Chief Larry Wooldridge has resigned his position as Chief effective September 30, 2021. Staff, volunteers, and the Tangent community would like to thank Chief Wooldridge for his service and dedication to our fire district and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Until the full-time Chief’s position is filled, the Board of Directors has appointed Chris Hunt to serve as Interim Fire Chief effective October 1, 2021. Chris has extensive experience in the fire service to include 4-years of service as a firefighter/paramedic prior to a 28-year career with Corvallis Fire Department, and has served as a volunteer with TRFPD since 2017.