Northside Fire trio hanging up turnouts
PONDERAY — In total, they represent 113 years of service and dedication.
Northside's Eric Parker, a lieutenant with the fire district, retired this past fall; Chief Brad Mitton's last day is Sunday, Dec. 31; and longtime volunteer, captain, and fire commissioner Ray Yaw retires in mid-January.
Mitton has served as Northside chief for 20-plus years, starting two weeks before his son Jarrett was born. He began as a volunteer when he was 25, working his way up the department. In total, he has served 41 years with the fire district.
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