Owen Rhodes

Owen Rhodes is an experienced fire service professional with a robust background in firefighting, emergency management, and union leadership. Currently serving as a Lieutenant and Apparatus Operator at Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue since January 2005, Rhodes also holds the position of Union Secretary for IAFF Local 2819 since October 2019. As a Fire Academy Instructor at WRG Fire Training & Simulations since April 2012, Rhodes has trained personnel from various military and maritime organizations in firefighting and damage control techniques. An educational background includes multiple degrees in Fire Science, Fire Command and Administration, and a Master of Public Administration in Emergency Management, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and public safety.