Chief Officers
Fire Chief, Jeff Faucett
Fire Chief Jeff Faucett has a long history with South Kitsap Fire and Rescue. Jeff started in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter with Fire District 7, his hard work and diligence earned him a position as a career firefighter in 1998 with South Kitsap Fire and Rescue where he promoted through the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief and Assistant Chief. He was promoted to Fire Chief on July 1, 2020 by the Board of Commissioners.
He has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelors of Fire Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership. He has completed the distinguished National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Chief Faucett has been awarded the esteemed Chief Fire Officer Designation for the Commission on Public Safety Excellence in 2016 and 2019. During his career, he has served in leadership roles for the South Kitsap Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2876 and the South Kitsap Fire Chiefs, IAFF Local 3817. He is currently the Past Present for the Leadership Kitsap Foundation. He serves on several committees, manages many projects, and assists where he is needed. He is currently a member of the Washington Fire Chiefs Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Port Orchard Rotary.
Chief Faucett believes the South Kitsap Community deserves the best fire and emergency services that the fire district can provide. The focus of the fire district in the next several years will be working towards national staffing standards, looking for efficiencies that will benefit the residents of South Kitsap, and mentoring the next generation of leadership for South Kitsap Fire and Rescue.
Chief Faucett and his wife, Fawnda, enjoy spending time with their three kids and their families. The Faucett’s love spoiling their granddaughter, Emmie! In their free time they enjoy traveling, rounds of golf, sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.
Deputy Chief, Josh Hurguy
Emergency Services
Deputy Chief Josh Hurguy began his career in Tucson, AZ with a small, private ambulance company in 1997. In 2001, he was hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic with Golder Ranch Fire District, just northwest of the metropolitan Tucson area. During his 20 years with GRFD, Chief Hurguy served as a Captain, Community Relations Manager and PIO, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief. After spending his entire life in the desert southwest, Chief Hurguy was ready for a change and jumped at the opportunity to join South Kitsap Fire and Rescue.
Chief Hurguy holds an Associate’s degree in Paramedicine from Pima Community College, a Bachelor’s in Public Agency Service from Northern Arizona University, and a Master’s in Administration, also from NAU. In 2019, Chief Hurguy completed the Executive Fire Officer Program through the National Fire Academy as well.
Chief Hurguy and his wife Erin have two daughters (Emma and Tessa), and are excited to make their new home in the Pacific Northwest.
Deputy Chief, Cody Goodwin
Operations
Battalion Chief Cody Goodwin has worked for South Kitsap Fire & Rescue his entire career. He started as a volunteer in 1991 and was hired as a career firefighter in 1997. As a firefighter, Cody focused on technical rescue as a specialty. Cody currently is a technician in Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, and Heavy Rescue. He is also a specialist in Building Collapse Rescue and Auto Extrication. Cody has worked through ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain and now Battalion Chief.
Much of Cody’s career was dedicated to teaching. Cody has taught classes in Fire Pump Operations, Technical Rescue and Flashover and Fire ground Operations at various locations across the state and Maritime Firefighting and Fire Ground Operations across the nation and even Okinawa. He has also held positions within Local 2876 including Vice President and Political Action Coordinator.
Cody and his wife Rachel live in South Kitsap. Together, they have six daughters and two grandchildren that they are very proud of.
Division Chief, Jon Gudmundsen
Professional Development
Division Chief Jon Gudmundsen started in the Fire Service in 1988, volunteering with the Fire Department in his hometown of Grays River, WA. In 1989 he enrolled in the Fire Service Training Program at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, WA and became a Resident Firefighter/EMT with then Kitsap County Fire District 7. In 1990 he graduated from Bates and was hired as a career Firefighter/EMT by Kitsap County Fire District 7 in 1991.
Since his initial employment with South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, Jon has filled the role of Resident Firefighter, Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and was promoted to Division Chief of Operations in July of 2020. During his career Jon has committed himself to numerous roles, committees, and needs within the organization, the Firefighters local and Chiefs local. His most recent role was President of The South Kitsap Chiefs L3817. In 2008 and 2010 he was recognized as the South Kitsap Fire & Rescue ‘Officer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Member of the Year’. In 2010, Jon was recognized as the Washington State Firefighter of the Year, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jon holds an AA in Fire Science and is currently working on his Chief Fire Officer Designee credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He is a member of the Washington State Council of Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Washington Fire Chiefs Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Jon and his wife Angie have a combined seven kids and one grandchild. They split their spare time among all the kids and their home in Poulsbo and a family farm in SW Washington. When time allows, they like to get away for a good road trip or a crazy adventure. Professionally he is very committed to South Kitsap Fire & Rescue’s mission of providing excellent emergency and non-emergency service to the community of South Kitsap and challenging himself to be a leader, mentor, and visionary within the organization.
Division Chief, Cody Baker
Operations
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and crews of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue as a Division Chief. Starting with SKFR (then Fire District 7) in 2004 as a volunteer firefighter in training I quickly realized the impact that SKFR crews have on people’s lives which further fueled my desire to make this my career. Through favorable timing and hard work, I was fortunate to become a professional firefighter with SKFR in 2006 and have served here since. As a firefighter I decided to expand my scope of knowledge and attended paramedic training at Tacoma community College. Following training I worked as a Paramedic and continued as a paramedic while working as a Lieutenant and Captain. After fulfilling some temporary fill-in assignments as a Battalion Chief, I was afforded an opportunity to lead the operations division as a Division Chief.
Outside of work I get to be a husband and a father to my patient wife and rambunctious daughter. I grew up playing hockey, which certainly shaped me through my formative years. My shared experience as part of teams growing up has proven to be analogous to the experience I have gained within SKFR. I enjoy shared experiences with great people, learning new skills, and challenges often in the form of physical exertion. Thank you SKFR team and community for the privilege to serve and lead.
Division Chief, Matt Million
Medical
Division Chief Matt Million is a long time Port Orchard native; growing up and graduating from South Kitsap High School. Matt and his family currently live in Port Orchard. Matt has been with SKFR since 1997 where he started his fire service career as a Resident/Volunteer firefighter. Matt got hired as a full time Firefighter/EMT in April of 2000. In 2005 Matt decided to expand his role and responsibilities and become a Paramedic. Matt successfully completed his Paramedic Program at Tacoma Community College and started working as a Paramedic in 2006. Matt served as a shift Firefighter Paramedic from 2006 – 2018. Starting in April of 2018, Matt was promoted as the Battalion Chief Medical Services Officer.
Matt currently has two College degrees. He holds one Associate’s degree in Fire Science from Olympic College and another Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services from Tacoma Community College. Matt served as a Labor Representative for IAFF Local 2876 for ten years in many different positions ending as union president prior to his promotion.