Watson ends 25 years as firefighter

DALKENA — Colleagues and friends of firefighter Tom Watson celebrated the end of a 25-year career at Pend Oreille County Fire District 4’s administration building in Dalkena Saturday, Dec. 13.

“Tom has served the citizens of Pend Oreille County selflessly since 2000, and has been a part of many changes over that time,” Fire District 4 Fire Chief Robert Webber said in a news release announcing Watson’s retirement. He originally started at Newport Fire Department where he served in multiple roles including Fire Chief. When Newport contracted its fire rescue services to Fire District 4, Watson stayed on and was a reliable responder in Newport, bringing with him vast knowledge of the buildings and people within the City.