August 28, 2023 3:20 a.m.

The City of Roseburg Fire Department has announced the hiring of new Fire Marshal Cheryl Flick.

On Thursday, Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson said, “Today is a remarkable day for our fire department and our community as a whole. We celebrate a significant milestone in our journey – the appointment of our first female Fire Marshal”. Christopherson said, “As we stand on the edge of progress, it is essential to reflect on how far we have come as an organization. Our fire department has a legacy built upon dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to service. Today, that legacy takes a bold step forward”.

A City release said Flick joins more than 11,000 women across the United States who work as career firefighters and officers in the fire service, including Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple.

Fire Marshal Flick received advanced education from Oregon State University, Chemeketa Community College, and Lane Community College. She holds certification as a Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner, Commercial Building Inspector, and Commercial Mechanical Inspector, in addition to several more certifications from the State of Oregon and the International Code Council.

Before starting with RFD, Flick worked as a Plans Examiner for the Douglas County Building Department. She was also a Building Inspector for the county prior to that. She also worked for the City of Corvallis and the City of Salem in various inspector roles.

In her new position as Fire Marshal, Flick will serve as a fire inspector, arson investigator, fire safety educator, instructor and more. She will oversee the Fire Prevention Division as she works to improve fire and life safety within the community.