Les Riel for Fire Commissioner YCFD #4

11/12/2025

Thank you all for your support with this year's election and for all your support during the last 30 years. I will continue to represent you our tax payers

10/29/2025

Just a reminder to send your ballots in. Every vote counts. thank you for your support

10/28/2025

WE ARE HIRING DISPATCHERS!

If you thrive on working well under pressure and excel at multitasking as well as handling life and death decisions then we invite you to join our team! Yakima County Fire District #5 is seeking applicants to establish an eligibility list for Dispatcher. Any dispatch openings, both part-time and full-time, will be filled from list. We are currently looking to fill multiple positions for part-time employment. Please submit your application request on our website at ycfd5.org/dispatch/ and an application packet will be sent within 3 business days.

08/21/2025

💡 Re-elect Les Riel – Smart Decisions. Strong Community.

As your Fire Commissioner, I take pride in making financially responsible choices that protect both our fire district and our taxpayers. Along with the two other commissioners, we work together to:

✅ Plan budgets that prepare us for the future without unnecessary tax increases.

✅ Use existing resources wisely to upgrade equipment and facilities.

✅ Make sure every dollar is spent with accountability and purpose.

✅ Support and care for our firefighters — because they are the heart of our district and deserve the best resources, training, and well-being.

Our commitment is simple: protect lives and property while being good stewards of your hard-earned tax dollars, and honoring the dedicated men and women who serve.

Together, we’re keeping East Valley safe, prepared, and financially strong — without raising taxes.

📅 Vote November 4th — Re-elect Les Riel, Commissioner – East Valley Fire District 4.

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08/19/2025

A Legacy of Longevity and Service

For the Riel family, community service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. The Riel families have been part of this community for five generations—deeply committed to East Valley and dedicated to giving back. Over the years, we’ve shared not just our time, but our energy, skills, and passion to help make East Valley a safer, stronger place to live. From volunteering throughout the entire community and serving the people of East Valley to supporting neighbors in need, we believe that giving back is the foundation of a thriving community.

Our dedication to the fire service has been a natural extension of that belief. By donating countless hours to training, planning, and working alongside fellow commissioners, we’ve helped drive forward progress—ensuring our fire department has the tools, resources, and readiness to protect every home, family, and business.

Longevity in service isn’t just about the years we’ve been here—it’s about building trust, fostering relationships, and seeing projects through for the benefit of the entire community. We ask for your vote on November 4th to re-elect Les Riel, Commissioner for East Valley Fire District 4, so we can continue the important work and proud legacy of the Riel family, serving East Valley with pride, dedication, and heart.

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08/12/2025

🚒 Reelect Les Riel — Fire Commissioner 🚒
29 Years Strong, Committed to Our Future

On November 4, 2025, our community will choose its next Fire Commissioner. I’m honored to be on the ballot alongside Randy Garcia, and I welcome the opportunity to share my vision for the future with you.

Over 29 years of service, we’ve accomplished a lot together:
✅ Remodeled Station 42 to house full-time firefighters
✅ Maintained strong reserves for new apparatus and projects
✅ Updated policies and completed a strategic plan
✅ Grateful for your recent approval of our levy — funding critical safety improvements

Looking ahead, I’m committed to:
🏗 Completing our new training center
👩‍🚒 Preparing for growth in Terrace Heights & Moxee with more staffing
⚙ Continuing apparatus & equipment upgrades
❤️ Expanding firefighter well-being programs
🔍 Recruiting firefighters to meet our valley’s needs

I care deeply about this community’s safety and future, and I believe my proven leadership and detailed plan make me the right choice to continue moving our fire district forward.

📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🗳 Vote Les Riel — 29 Years Strong, Committed to Our Future

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08/12/2025

29 Years Strong — Committed to Our Future
By Les Riel, Fire Commissioner

For 29 years, I have had the honor of serving as your Fire Commissioner. During that time, my dedication to this community has only grown deeper. Together, we’ve faced challenges, celebrated milestones, and built a stronger, more resilient fire district. Today, I am excited to announce my candidacy for reelection — to continue serving you for another six years.

Over the past term, we have accomplished important work that reflects both planning and passion. Station 42 in Terrace Heights was remodeled to include sleeper areas for full-time firefighters, improving our ability to respond quickly to emergencies. I have been actively involved in the budget process, ensuring we maintain healthy reserves to fund new apparatus and capital projects. I am also deeply grateful for the community’s recent approval of our levy, which allows us to move forward with critical investments in safety and service. We also updated district policies and completed a strategic plan, giving us a clear roadmap for the future.

But our work is far from finished. In the years ahead, I am committed to:

Completing our new training center, so our firefighters are fully prepared for the anticipated growth in Terrace Heights and Moxee.

Planning for higher call volumes by ensuring we have the staffing and resources needed to respond quickly and effectively.

Continuing to update apparatus and equipment, keeping our crews equipped with the best tools available.

Expanding firefighter well-being programs, because those who protect our community deserve our strongest support.

Recruiting new firefighters to meet the needs of a growing valley.

Serving as Fire Commissioner has never been just a role — it’s been my calling. I care deeply about the safety, well-being, and unity of this community, and I am proud of the progress we have made together. With your continued support, I will work tirelessly to ensure our fire district is ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

On election day, I ask for your vote — so that we can keep building a safer, stronger future for everyone in our district.

Thank you for your trust. It has been my honor to serve you, and I look forward to the work still to come.

— Les Riel

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08/12/2025

See ya at the Moxee Hop Festival parade

08/12/2025

Thank you for all your support, our team got 3rd place at this year's Moxee Hop Festival, looking forward to your support

See ya at the Moxee Hop Festival parade