April 30, 2026 3:20 a.m. 

Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman has been re-elected to the Douglas Forest Protective Association Board of Directors, continuing his service as an ex-officio board member representing the county.

A county release said Freeman’s re-election continues the longstanding partnership between Douglas County and DFPA, helping ensure coordinated efforts to protect lives, property and natural resources across the region.

Commissioner Freeman said, “This role helps keep the County closely connected with DFPA and supports their mission to serve the people of Douglas County”. Freeman said, “Given my responsibilities representing the County during wildfire incidents, this continued partnership is critical to maintaining strong collaboration with DFPA and our many partner agencies”.

DFPA was formed in 1912, and plays a key role in wildfire prevention, detection, and suppression on 1.6 million acres of private, county, state, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs land within the Douglas District. To learn more about DFPA, go to: www.dfpa.net