Molalla Fire District is currently served by 16 career staff that includes one full time office assistant and the Fire Chief. There are approx. 35 volunteer and support staff. Six of the line firefighter/paramedics were hired from a combination of Federal Grant Funding and passed tax levy in May of 2014. Below is our administrative personnel and their duties.
Fire Chief

Vince Stafford
Company Officers

Mike Penunuri
Lieutenant

Byron Wakefield
Lieutenant

Clint Shaver
Lieutenant

Mike Berrington
Lieutenant
Mike started his fire service career as a 2-year student firefighter in 1991 and was hired as a full-time firefighter with Molalla Fire District in 1994. He worked for a private ambulance company as a medic in 1993 prior to becoming a career firefighter. Mike received an AA degree in Fire Protection Technology from Portland Community College in 1993 and received his Paramedic certification in 1994. He is currently our EMS Coordinator with job duties relevant to all EMS Operations in the District.
Mike married his wonderful wife, Janenne, in 1997 and they have two children, Robert and Piper. Mike enjoys fishing, hunting, and the outdoors with his family.
Admin Staff
