Auburn firefighters earn stipends

Local stipends total $5,700

February 10, 2026Updated: February 10, 2026
By Dan Swanson

AUBURN - The Auburn City Council approved annual stipends for volunteer firefighters who have qualified by responding to calls and taking training hours.

Melody Billings is the highest point earner, followed by Darwin McCollum and John Ackerman.

Also qualifying are Samuel Ackerman, Bryan Adams, Andrew Behrends, Shawn Clark, Kody Cooper, Renee Critser, Ryan Jones and Kalem Saunders.