Mike has called South Kitsap home since relocating to Port Orchard in 1996. Driven by a passion for helping others, he built a 35-year career in the fire service, rising through the ranks and spending the majority of his career as a Captain, including over 12 years in Union leadership. Today, he serves as SKFR’s…

As a long-time Port Orchard native and South Kitsap High School graduate, Matt brings nearly three decades of dedicated service, continuous learning, and community-focused leadership. Beginning his career as a resident volunteer firefighter in 1997, he discovered a deep purpose in helping others and advanced through every level of the fire service — from Firefighter/EMT…

Cody Baker’s path into fire service was solidified by the age of 16, influenced by two people: a grandfather who served as a fire chief and a high-school teacher who was a retired training chief — roles that mirror the work he leads today. Their mentorship, paired with his first ride-along where he witnessed firefighters…

Driven by an early calling to serve and a lifelong commitment to mastery, Deputy Chief Cody Goodwin has dedicated his career to strengthening South Kitsap Fire & Rescue. Beginning as an 18-year-old volunteer in 1991, Cody immersed himself in every aspect of the profession and has worked through all fire service ranks. His commitment to…

From Tuscon, AZ to Port Orchard, WA, Deputy Chief Josh Hurguy brings over 25 years of fire and emergency service experience having started his career in 1997 at a small private ambulance company. Originally drawn to medicine while pursuing his undergrad, Josh found his calling in emergency services — where every day offered a new…

Fire Chief Jeff Faucett began his career in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter with Fire District 7 and joined South Kitsap Fire and Rescue in 1998. Rising through the ranks—Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, and Assistant Chief—he was appointed Fire Chief on July 1, 2020. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a…