Commissioners

Spokane County Fire District 8 is governed by a three person Board of Fire Commissioners, each who is elected at large by the voters within the District to serve a six-year term. The Board meets monthly to direct the business needs of the District. Meeting dates and location are posted on this website and the Commissioners encourage all members of the public to attend.

Commissioner Position #1
Andy Rorie
arorie@scfd8.org

Commissioner Andy Rorie was appointed to the Board of Fire Commissioners in October, 2013 and elected to fill Position #1 unexpired term in 2016. He holds Associates and Bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Washington University. Commissioner Rorie retired from Spokane Valley Fire Department as Division Chief. Commissioner Rorie provides SCFD8 with his many years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, and labor/management relations.

Commissioner Position #2
Lee Boling, Board Chair
lboling@scfd8.org

Commissioner Lee Boling has served Fire District 8 as Fire Commissioner from 1994 – 1999, and was again elected to the position in 2004, 2010, and 2016. In addition. Commissioner Boling brings a great deal of public safety experience to the Board through his many years as a trooper and sergeant with the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Commissioner Boling also served as a Volunteer Firefighter and Fire Investigator for Fire District 8.

Commissioner Position #3
Jeff Larsen
jlarsen@scfd8.org

Commissioner Jeff Larsen was elected in November 2023 to serve as Fire Commissioner for SCFD8. In January of 2021, Commissioner Larsen retired from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue as a Lieutenant/Paramedic after 30 years. He holds an Associate’s degree from Spokane Community college in Advanced Life Support and Fire Science. Commissioner Larsen also maintains his National Registry Paramedic and Washington State Paramedic credentials.