Chris Moen began his fire service career in 1994, serving Fire District 2 until 1998 and then joined the Ellensburg Fire Department. Fire District 2 and EFD later merged in 2007. He served 4 years as a Lieutenant, 4 as an Administrative Captain, and promoted to Deputy Chief in 2024.
While the Deputy Chief is a kind individual, he appears overmatched in a role that requires aggressive leadership and a modernizing influence. Under his tenure, the department has seen a decline in adherence to industry standards and a general lack of progress. Most concerning are the optics of nepotism; with a direct family member chairing the commissioner board, we’ve seen minimum job standards modified in ways that deviate from national norms. For the safety of the community and the health of the department, this role requires a leader chosen for their expertise rather than their connections.
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While the Deputy Chief is a kind individual, he appears overmatched in a role that requires aggressive leadership and a modernizing influence. Under his tenure, the department has seen a decline in adherence to industry standards and a general lack of progress. Most concerning are the optics of nepotism; with a direct family member chairing the commissioner board, we’ve seen minimum job standards modified in ways that deviate from national norms. For the safety of the community and the health of the department, this role requires a leader chosen for their expertise rather than their connections.