Board History

The Schell-Vista Fire Protection District was formed in 1955, having grown from the Schell-Vista Fire Department which was started in 1942.

This photo from the Index Tribune in 1955 shows the original three board members; C. W. Stevenson, LLoyd Tyler and Carson Mitchel with members of the department at the time.

1955

The board was comprised of three volunteer members for fifty-six years, 1955-2011. It increased to a five volunteer board members 2012. As of April 2015, seventeen members have served on the Board.

Wes Haire
Wes Haire 1956-1973
Jim Millerick
Jim Millerick 1961-1996
John Amaral
John Amaral 1961-1999
Towel Bundschu
Towel Bundschu 1973-1981
Ernest Camporelli
Ernest Camporelli 1981-1985
Henry Cabaud
Henry Cabaud 1987-1988
Fred Unsworth
Fred Unsworth 1983-2011
Bob McLean
Bob McLean 1999-2014
Dan Weber
Dan Weber 2011-2015

Member Term Years Served
CW Stevenson 1955-1961 6
Carson Mitchell 1955-1956 1
Lloyd Tyler 1955-1965 10
Wes Haire 1956-1973 17
Jim Millerick 1961-1996 35
John Amaral 1961-1999 38
Towle Bundschu 1973-1981 8
Ernest Camporelli 1981-1985 4
Grant Fletcher 1985-1987 2
Henry Cabaud 1987-1988 1
Fred Unsworth 1988-2011 23
Bob McLean 1999-2014 15
Dan Weber 2011-2015 4