Jeff Larsen
A candidate for Spokane County Fire District 8 Commission Position 3, Spokane County Fire District 8 in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School in 1985 and then earned a fire science degree from Spokane Community College. He graduated from paramedic school in 1989.
Work experience: He worked briefly for District 8 as a volunteer before working at the Millwood Fire Department for three years. He worked for Fire District 7 in Snohomish County from 1991 to 2021. He still picks up occasional paramedic shifts with Snohomish County Fire District 26 and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married to Elizabeth Larsen. Has three children and three grandchildren.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Larsen | 5,781 | 73.38% |
| Gregory (Spudd) Hesse | 2,097 | 26.62% |
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