Meet Our Staff
Interim Chief Nicco Holt: Nicco started at Williams RFPD in October, 2019 as the Training Officer. In February of this year, he stepped into the Interim Chief position when the need arose. Nicco started his fire service career as a volunteer in Lane County in 1989. He earned his Paramedic in 1992 and worked a year for a private ambulance company in Portland before taking a job with the Rogue River Fire District in 1993. After 26 years with Rogue River Fire, including 12 years as Training Captain, Nicco retired and joined the Williams Fire team.
As Interim Chief, Nicco is responsible for effectively leading the Williams Fire team in all hazards alarm response, fire prevention efforts, training and day-to-day station activities. He is also responsible for the administrative side of the organization including budget planning and financial oversight. Along with the Interim Chief responsibilities, Nicco is continuing to cover the Training Officer position which includes coordinating and documenting all training activities.
Lieutenant Oskar Sundell: Lieutenant Sundell has resided in Williams for the last 17 years and currently is a National Registry EMT-Basic He is quickly climbing the educational ladder of the fire service currently working on becoming a Fire Investigator, along with other courses that will benefit the district’s structure for high performance. Lieutenant Sundell is a former Swedish Marine Military Security and Medic.
Lieutenant Sundell oversees the maintenance of all fire apparatuses, district grounds, and the roster of volunteer firefighters. This is a large role that entails many small benchmarks that need to be met in order to meet the larger responsibilities. Some of particular importance are the preparedness to meet responses to all hazards which means the district fleet needs to be ready and equipped, district supplies need to be kept in stock (fire and medical), volunteer personnel need to have appropriate PPE, and Lt. Sundell coordinates with outside sources to meet the department’s needs and OSHA compliances.
As Interim Chief, Nicco is responsible for effectively leading the Williams Fire team in all hazards alarm response, fire prevention efforts, training and day-to-day station activities. He is also responsible for the administrative side of the organization including budget planning and financial oversight. Along with the Interim Chief responsibilities, Nicco is continuing to cover the Training Officer position which includes coordinating and documenting all training activities.
Lieutenant Oskar Sundell: Lieutenant Sundell has resided in Williams for the last 17 years and currently is a National Registry EMT-Basic He is quickly climbing the educational ladder of the fire service currently working on becoming a Fire Investigator, along with other courses that will benefit the district’s structure for high performance. Lieutenant Sundell is a former Swedish Marine Military Security and Medic.
Lieutenant Sundell oversees the maintenance of all fire apparatuses, district grounds, and the roster of volunteer firefighters. This is a large role that entails many small benchmarks that need to be met in order to meet the larger responsibilities. Some of particular importance are the preparedness to meet responses to all hazards which means the district fleet needs to be ready and equipped, district supplies need to be kept in stock (fire and medical), volunteer personnel need to have appropriate PPE, and Lt. Sundell coordinates with outside sources to meet the department’s needs and OSHA compliances.
Fire Marshal Jon Scaroni: Jon Scaroni, District Fire Marshal, was promoted to the position in December of 2023. Fire Marshal Scaroni started his career in the fire service as a volunteer in Missouri in 1993. He moved to the Williams, Oregon area in 1996 and became a WRFPD Volunteer in 2000. In 2003, he took a job opportunity as a wildland firefighter on contract engines and in 2005, retired from volunteering as a Lieutenant. He continues to pursue his wildland career, having achieved the level of Task Force/Strike Team Leader. After rejoining WRFPD as a volunteer in 2019, Jon began extensively training in Fire Investigation; earning NFPA Investigator 1 and NFPA Fire Inspector 1 and 2 certificates. Recently, he completed the Car Fire Investigation training that was held in Medford. Jon is also a member of IAAI (International Assoc. of Arson Investigators). The safety of the Williams community is a priority for Fire Marshal Scaroni and encourages his community members as they increase their understanding of the fire potential in the area and what they can do to help mitigate and increase the resiliency of our District.
Career Firefighter Devin Brennan: Devin joined WRFPD in January of 2022 and is a full-time employee. He has achieved his NREMT, as well as multiple other fire related certifications such as, Pumper Operator, Driver Operator, and Wildland FFT2. Devin has also recently been recognized as Firefighter of the Quarter and has a professional history of being a wildland firefighter for multiple seasons, sawyer and squad boss trainee, and also worked as an arborist for many years… all skills are valuable in his current role. Devin is consistently active as a responder and is career oriented, continually showing passion in his work and a drive to further his firefighter skills and career with WRFPD.
Community Relations Coordinator Ash Martell: Ashley "Ash" Martell is dedicated to serving her community and fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter. After moving back to Williams in 2022, and with encouragement from her older son, a former Wildland Firefighter, Ash began volunteer firefighter training with WRFPD. She holds a BA in Theatre from Boise State University, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and has decades of experience with non-profits, theatre and film production logistics/performance, hospitality, PR and elder caregiving. Ash's personal experiences with loss and trauma have driven her to help others navigate similar challenges. Ash is proud to serve the District as their Community Relations Coordinator, a position which offers Ash and her younger son many opportunities to stay deeply rooted in Southern Oregon.
Career Firefighter Devin Brennan: Devin joined WRFPD in January of 2022 and is a full-time employee. He has achieved his NREMT, as well as multiple other fire related certifications such as, Pumper Operator, Driver Operator, and Wildland FFT2. Devin has also recently been recognized as Firefighter of the Quarter and has a professional history of being a wildland firefighter for multiple seasons, sawyer and squad boss trainee, and also worked as an arborist for many years… all skills are valuable in his current role. Devin is consistently active as a responder and is career oriented, continually showing passion in his work and a drive to further his firefighter skills and career with WRFPD.
Community Relations Coordinator Ash Martell: Ashley "Ash" Martell is dedicated to serving her community and fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter. After moving back to Williams in 2022, and with encouragement from her older son, a former Wildland Firefighter, Ash began volunteer firefighter training with WRFPD. She holds a BA in Theatre from Boise State University, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and has decades of experience with non-profits, theatre and film production logistics/performance, hospitality, PR and elder caregiving. Ash's personal experiences with loss and trauma have driven her to help others navigate similar challenges. Ash is proud to serve the District as their Community Relations Coordinator, a position which offers Ash and her younger son many opportunities to stay deeply rooted in Southern Oregon.
Meet our Volunteers
Come by the station, meet the staff, meet the volunteers. They are very dedicated and are lovers of their community, changing out of their street clothes into uniforms or personal protective equipment, ready to engage to keep the community safe from fire and all hazards. Williams Fire Rescue is highly benefitted by these individuals who contribute their time for structure fires, grass/brush fires, medical responses, motor vehicle accidents, and so much more. Their professional demographics come from various walks of life from veterans, business owners, artists and crafters, financial management, truck drivers, professional wildland firefighters, state employment, and more. Williams Rural Fire Protection District is honored that these individuals that live in and out of district are willing to share the commitment of public service to the community of Williams.
Our responders are working and training hard for the department!
Thanks to Steve Scruggs and Pacific Northwest Medical Training Services, we are well on our way to adding volunteers to the district! Training is in session for both EMS and fire responders! Thank you, community of Williams, for giving back to your fellow neighbors!
