Northern Lakes Division Chief of Training Mike Mather, far right, was one of two who were the last hired by Hayden Lake Fire District before consolidation to form Northern Lakes Fire District. He is seen here in this Nov. 20, 1999, photo. From left, former Northern Lakes firefighter Bill Gunterman, retired Battalion Chief Marc Ghiraduzzi, Battallion Chief Kevin Croffoot and Mather.
June 18, 2023
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June 19, 2023 1:07 a.m.
Hanging up the fire helmet
Northern Lakes Fire training chief retires after 29 years
Did Northern Lakes Fire Protection District Training Division Chief Mike Mather make a difference in his nearly three decades as a firefighter? "Hell yes, you did," Northern Lakes Chief Pat Riley said to Mather, who retired Friday.