COMMISSIONER INFORMATION

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70 West Fire Department reorganized into a Fire Protection District after a public election held in July 2019. Our department is operated by a Board of 7 Commissioners since our jurisdiction is located in two counties. While our Fire Chief is responsible for day-to-day operations and emergency operations our commissioners work with the Fire Chief, staff, and volunteers to grow our department for the future and see that there fiscally responsible oversight provided so that we can continue to provide the best of fire protection and rescue services for our very deserving community. 

Our currently serving Commissioners are:

Position 1 - Donald Hughes

Position 2 - Ron Ray

Position 3 - Jim Keary

Position 4 - Tim Stockdale

Position 5 - Richard Hall

Position 6 - Tony Dzianott

Position 7 - Lori Wozniak

2025 Commissioner Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00PM at Station 2

* Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:00PM at Station 2 

* Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00PM at Station 2 

*Tuesday, December 09, 2025, at 6:00PM at Station 2 

* Means meeting dates may be subject to change but will be advertised accordingly on website, media, and publication.

70 West Fire Protection District will have a Commissioner Election to be held at the meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Position 1 occupied by Donald Hughes, Position 2 occupied by Ron Ray, and Position 3 occupied by Jim Keary are being considered. All currently serving Commissioners will be seeking re-election. Anyone interested in serving in a Commissioner Position who is a Qualified Elector should submit a letter of intent for their interested position that includes the position number, name, address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security Number, a general description stating the reason for interest, and (3) references so applicable background checks can be conducted. Letters must be received in the business office of the 70 West Fire Protection District, at 2900 Airport Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas by the close of business on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Completed Letters of Intent containing the above advertised information that were received by the deadline of Friday, November 15, 2024, were as follows:

 Position 1 Donald Huges, Position 2 Ron Ray, and Position 3 Jim Keary meaning that all incumbents will be unopposed for the 2024 Election on December 10, 2024.