Chief Gary Faucett
Fire Chief Gary Faucett comes to Lake Stevens with over 30 years of distinguished fire service. After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 1975, he began his fire career as a dispatcher and volunteer firefighter. In 1979 he became a Paramedic with South Kitsap Fire & Rescue and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1987 where he was able to begin fulfilling his goal of adding value to people through leadership. His talents and charismatic personality provided him the opportunity to promote through department ranks serving as the Assistant Chief of Training and ending his notable service in South Kitsap as the Deputy Chief of Operations. Chief Faucett has a degree in Fire Science.

Chief Faucett lives in Lake Stevens with his wife Naomi. They have two sons and three exuberant grandchildren who are responsible for keeping them young. He enjoys golf and getting away in the RV.

Deputy Chief Lingenfelter
Deputy Chief Dave Lingenfelter has been with Lake Stevens Fire for 11+ years.  He started his tenure with Lake Stevens Fire as the Director of Paramedics, and moved through the ranks as Battalion Chief of EMS, Deputy Chief of EMS and Administration, Interim Fire Chief for 15 months, and is now currently Deputy Chief of Administrative Services.  His experience includes working as a paramedic with Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington for 23 years and working part time for Valley General Hospital in Monroe.  He received his paramedic training through the Institute of Pre-hospital Medicine in Bellingham.

Chief Lingenfelter has been married to his wife Patti for 36 years.  They have two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren full of energy.  He enjoys golfing, fishing and hiking during his free time.

Deputy Chief Adkins
LSF Deputy Chief Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years of dedicated service to Lake Stevens Fire and the Lake Stevens community, DC Adkins has announced his plan to retire effective May 30, 2008.  Lake Stevens Fire appreciates all the time and effort DC Adkins has invested into the department and its members and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

Chief Faucett commented, “DC Adkins has been a true friend and supporter of Lake Stevens Fire.  He will be greatly missed.”  A retirement party will be planned in the near future.  Details will be posted on the Lake Stevens Fire website Events Calendar, once they are determined.