Eastside Fire & Rescue
Mitchell Gunsolus is a dedicated professional with diverse experience spanning firefighting and sales leadership. Currently serving as a firefighter at Eastside Fire & Rescue since January 2021, Mitchell previously held prominent roles in the sales sector, including Head of Sales at Volt Athletics, where responsibilities encompassed building high-performing teams, managing complex SaaS sales cycles, and securing significant government contracts. Prior experience includes Lead Sales Specialist at CAMSS Shelters, where Mitchell prepared proposals for military and commercial projects, and Head Coach of baseball at FM Sports, where training and strategy development were key focuses. Additionally, Mitchell's background as a professional baseball player with the Boston Red Sox included contributions to team leadership and community service, alongside a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual focus in Marketing and Sports Management from Gonzaga University.
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.