WALDPORT – Longtime Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board member Rick Booth has resigned from the five-member board and the district is seeking someone to take his place.

Whomever is appointed will serve the remainder of Booth’s Position 4 term, which expires June 30, 2027.

In announcing the vacancy, the district said the board helps guide policies, financial oversight, long-range planning, and the overall mission of providing high-quality emergency services.

To be appointed, a director must be a registered voter or a property owner within the district. District employees are not eligible to apply but volunteer firefighters are eligible.

Letters of interest must be received no later than 4 p.m. Sept. 14 and submitted via email to [email protected], by regular mail to the district at P.O. Box 362, Waldport, or in person at district offices from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

More information is available by calling the district office at 541-563-3121.