Board of Fire Commissioners
Benton County Fire District 4 is governed by a three-member Board of Fire Commissioners elected by the community. Our fire commissioners are elected by the community, and all board meetings are open to the public. Board meetings are held at Station 420, located at 2604 Bombing Range Rd.
Fire Commissioner Position #1
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Commissioner Vane Beek is a Battalion Chief of EMS and Fire Prevention with Richland Fire and Emergency Services. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Oregon University in Fire Service administration. He lives in the service area of BCFD4 with his wife, Tamara and their two children. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. This includes watching his kids play sports, camping, and cheering on the Seahawks. He also enjoys woodworking and is currently restoring a 1984 Chevy pickup.
Fire Commissioner Position #2
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Commissioner Goodwin joined BCFD4 in spring 2011 as a volunteer firefighter. In the fall of 2011, he transferred positions to be a resident firefighter and held that position until spring of 2016. During his time as a resident, he achieved an Associates of Arts in Fire Science from Columbia Basin College as well as a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration with a Minor in Communications from Eastern Oregon University. After his time as a resident firefighter, he went back to being a volunteer, where he is still playing an active role. Goodwin is married and has one son. He enjoys camping, hiking, and being outside.
Fire Commissioner Position #3
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Commissioner Brink also serves on the West Richland City Council, and is an active member of the Washington State Emergency Management Council; Benton County Law and Justice Council; Hanford Advisory Board (Department of Energy); and the Legislative Priorities Committee and the State and Federal Policy Committee, both for the Association of Washington Cities. His extensive public service, as well as leadership and management skills developed over his career in the U.S. Navy, F.B.I. and at the Pacific northwest National Laboratory will benefit our fire district and residents.