It is with great sadness that North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (NKF&R) announces the passing of longtime fire commissioner and retired volunteer firefighter, Stephen E. Neupert. Commissioner Neupert has been a valuable member of the NKF&R Board of Fire Commissioners since 2005 and has been very active in local, regional and state fire commissioners organizations. Prior to serving the community in this leadership role, he was a dedicated volunteer firefighter for over 25 years with the former Kitsap County Fire District #5 (Indianola/Jefferson Beach), Kitsap County Fire District #10 (Kingston) and NKF&R.