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Meet the Lookingglass Volunteer Firefighters

Chief/EMR Rhodes 
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Fire Chief/EMR

Steven Rhodes

Chief Rhodes started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2008, after retiring from Orange County California as a Captain with 35 years of dedicated service. Chief Rhodes is also the Lookingglass Grange Treasurer. 

Deputy Chief/Training Officer Bob Scott 
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Deputy Chief

Bob Scott

Deputy Chief Scott brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to the Lookingglass Rural Fire District. He initially joined the district in 2016 after a distinguished career with the Roseburg City Fire Department, where he served as the Division Chief of Training and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

During his initial tenure with Lookingglass, Deputy Chief Scott played a pivotal role as the Training Officer and Assistant Chief, contributing to the district's development and preparedness. After briefly retiring in 2024 for medical reasons, he has returned to Lookingglass, resuming his role as Deputy Fire Chief and Training Officer.

Deputy Chief Scott's expertise in firefighter training and EMS, combined with his decades of leadership experience, makes him an invaluable asset to the department. His return reflects his dedication to serving the community and fostering excellence within the district.

The Lookingglass Rural Fire District is honored to welcome Deputy Chief Scott back and looks forward to the continued benefit of his knowledge, leadership, and commitment to public safety.

Assistant Chief/EMT-B/Recruit & Retention Coordinator Fox 
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Assistant Fire Chief/EMT-B

Justin Fox

Started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire in 2016

Captain/EMT-B Chitwood 
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Captain/EMT-B

Rich Chitwood

Captain Chitwood started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2013. Captain Chitwood also is the Training Officer at Glide Rural Fire Protection District.

Engineer/EMT-I Herrold 
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Engineer/ EMT-Intermediate

Victor (George) Herrold

Engineer Herrold came to Lookingglass Rural Fire District 10/2/2024 after 34 years at Douglas County Fire District #2. Engineer Herrold is a tremendous assest to the Lookingglass Rural Fire DIstrict. Engineer Herrold has volunteered and already hit the ground running, familurizing himself with Lookingglass equipment an procedures.

Structural Firefighter 1/EMR McEwing 
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Firefighter/EMR

Lester McEwing

Firefighter McEwing started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 1992 and is our longest serving volunteer.

Wildland Firefighter Type 2/EMR Fox, M 
Firefighter Trainee/EMR Fox, M.

Firefighter Trainee/EMR

Misty Fox

Firefighter Trainee Fox started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2019.

Wildland Firefighter Type 1 Cummins 
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Firefighter Trainee

Beau Cummins

Firefighter Trainee Cummins started volunteering with Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2024. Firefighter Trainee Cummins started with Douglas Forest Protection Agency were he obtained his Wildland Firefighter certifications. 

 

Wildland Firefighter Type 2/EMR Nadey 
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FirefighterTrainee/EMR

Michael Nadey

Firefighter TraineeNadey started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2020. Firefighter Trainee Nadey also Volunteers at Tenmile Rural Fire Protection. 

Firefighter Trainee Oates 
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Firefighter Trainee/CPR

Laurie (Lori) Oates

Trainee Oates came to Lookingglass Rural Fire District  9/11/2024. Trainee Oates is a member of the Lookingglass Grange and you may recognize her from the Lookingglass Store. Trainee Oates has experience as a medical responder during employment elsewhere. We look forward to see her progress.

Chauffeur Trainee Beck 
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Chauffeur Trainee

Beck, Jesse

Chauffeur Trainee Beck started at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2023. Chauffeur Trainee Beck is working towards his Engineer Certification and is a US Navy Veteran.

EMR Simmons 
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EMR

Simmons, Hannah

EMR Simmons started volunteering at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2023 and has obtained her EMR liscene and is working on obtaining her Large Animal Rescue Certification.

Chaplin Sherman 
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Chaplin 

Sherman, Rick

Chaplin Sherman started at Lookingglass Rural Fire District in 2023. Chaplin Sherman noticed a need at LRFD for a chaplin and graciously filled that need. One of the important roles as the Chaplin at a Fire Station is to monitor the mental and spiritual health of the Emergency Service Personnel. Chaplin Sherman also serve the Lookingglass community as the Pastor