Golder Ranch Fire District
Randy Karrer has over 30 years of experience in the fire service industry. Randy started their career as a firefighter and eventually became a Fire Captain at Rural Metro Fire Dept. Randy then moved on to Northwest Fire District, where they served as a Division Chief for 16 years. After that, they worked at Drexel Heights Fire District as a Division Chief for nearly two years. Currently, Randy Karrer holds the position of Fire Chief at Golder Ranch Fire District.
Randy Karrer's education history includes attending Canyon Del Oro High School from 1975 to 1979. After high school, they enrolled at Pima Community College from 1999 to 2002, where they studied fire science. Following that, they attended Arizona State University from 2002 to 2005 and earned a degree in fire service management. Lastly, they attended the USFA National Fire Academy from 2014 to 2018, where they obtained a degree in Executive Fire Officer.
Golder Ranch Fire District
The Golder Ranch Fire District was created in 1977 by a vote of the residents in the area. The homeowners wanted to have a voice in their fire and medical care and at the same time, monitor costs. Today the District serves a 222 square mile area with a population of nearly 60,000 residents. Included in the District are the communities of Oro Valley, Catalina, SaddleBrooke and southern Pinal County. Golder Ranch is governed by a five-person, non-partisan board elected at large by the voters of the District. Board members are elected to alternating four-year terms so there are at least two members elected every two years. The Board establishes policy, sets tax rates, approves the budget, and hires the Fire Chief. The Board also has sole authority to set policy regarding future annexation. As a special district of the State, Golder Ranch must comply with all applicable Arizona Revised Statutes such as the Open Meeting Law. The District holds public meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the Fire District Administration Office.