Eastside Fire & Rescue
Jon Wiseman has over two decades of experience in emergency services and management. Currently serving as a Lieutenant and Firefighter at Eastside Fire & Rescue since May 2003, Jon has demonstrated leadership in the field. In addition, Jon held the position of President at Eastside Fire Fighters from January 2013 to December 2018. Earlier in Jon's career, managerial experience was gained at Time Wise Grocery and Deli, and roles included Ski Patrol at Summit at Snoqualmie/Booth Creek and Service Technician at Oil Can Henry's. Jon holds an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting from Bellevue College, earned between 1999 and 2002.
Eastside Fire & Rescue
Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) is a partnership combination fire agency consisting of career and volunteer staff. Formed in 1999, the Agency functions under an Interlocal Agreement among King County Fire Protection Districts 10 and 38 and the cities of Carnation, Issaquah, North Bend and Sammamish. Each partner of the Interlocal Agreement is regulated by applicable Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Formed under the Revised Code of Washington, the original Agreement was signed in 1999 and renewed in 2007. The Agency receives funding from the participating partners for the purposes of providing fire protection, rescue services and emergency medical services (EMS). The Agency's jurisdiction encompasses all areas within the city limits of Carnation, Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish, and the two Fire Districts. The current response territory includes urban and suburban areas containing residential development, commercial and industrial development, and rural farmland. Eastside Fire & Rescue provides emergency services to an area of approximately 200 square miles with a population of approximately 125,000. Fire, EMS and special response services are provided from 15 fire stations. Administrative services and agency divisions reside at the Headquarters Station in downtown Issaquah.