Deputy Fire Chief Departs Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

Tim Craig to take on new Division Chief of Training role with Redmond Fire & Rescue

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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After 11 years serving as Deputy Chief of Operations for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Tim Craig is leaving to take on a new position as Division Chief of Training with Redmond Fire & Rescue. Craig's last day in Sisters is April 10, and the community is invited to a going-away event at the main fire station followed by an informal gathering.

Why it matters

Craig's departure marks a significant transition for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, as he has played a key role in enhancing the district's wildfire defense capabilities and coordinating multi-agency emergency response efforts over the past decade. The new Division Chief of Training role in Redmond represents an opportunity for Craig to apply his expertise in a larger, more complex fire department system.

The details

During his tenure, Craig organized and supervised numerous multi-agency burn-to-learn operations and designed a multi-agency tabletop exercise to improve response coordination for major incidents. He cited enhancing the district's wildfire defense posture and capabilities as an important accomplishment. Craig also noted two particularly impactful incidents he responded to - the Flat Fire, which he described as 'the hottest and fastest-moving fire' he's seen, and a structure fire in a massive 24,000-square-foot home that required significant resources and innovative tactics.

  • Tim Craig's last day with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is April 10, 2026.
  • There will be a going-away event at the main fire station at 3 p.m. on April 10, 2026, followed by an informal gathering at Three Creeks Brew Pub at 5:30 p.m.

The players

Tim Craig

The Deputy Chief of Operations for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District for the past 11 years, who is leaving to take on a new position as Division Chief of Training with Redmond Fire & Rescue.

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

The fire district that Tim Craig has served for the past 11 years as Deputy Chief of Operations.

Redmond Fire & Rescue

The fire department in Redmond, Oregon, where Tim Craig will be taking on the new role of Division Chief of Training.

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What they’re saying

“I really look forward to working in a more complex system. The ability to build a program essentially from the ground up is very exciting to me.”

— Tim Craig, Deputy Chief of Operations, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

“This community has meant the world to me, and I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that have been presented to me.”

— Tim Craig, Deputy Chief of Operations, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

What’s next

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will need to find a replacement for Tim Craig's Deputy Chief of Operations role, and the community is invited to attend the going-away events on April 10 to thank Craig for his 11 years of service.

The takeaway

Tim Craig's departure from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District marks the end of an era, as he has played a crucial role in enhancing the district's emergency response capabilities and coordinating multi-agency efforts, particularly in defending against wildfires. His new position in Redmond represents an opportunity for him to apply his expertise in a larger, more complex fire department system.