Chief Baker celebrates 25 years as Manson Fire Chief

On February 15, at the Manson Fire Commission Board Meeting, Manson Fire District #5 Fire Chief Arnold Baker was presented with an award commemorating his 25 years as chief of Manson Fire District #5. The award reads: 'In Appreciation of Chief Arnold Baker, 25 years of service to the community of Manson, Fire Chief Chelan County Fire District No. 5.’ Chairman of the Manson Fire District board, Dana Starkweather (left) presented Chief Arnold Baker with the award on behalf of the commissioners and the firefighters association. Chief Baker became a volunteer in 1986 as an EMT/firefighter, in 1989 he became assistant chief and he became the fire chief 1998. He was invited to join the Manson Fire Dept. from volunteer Terry Urness. Chief Baker said a volunteer firefighter inviting someone to join the department, is the most powerful tool of recruiting. Among those attending the presentation were Chelan Fire & Rescue Chief Brandon Asher and Carol Kibler, Administrative Office Manager.