Dickerson takes divisional job

Dickerson previously served as the Fire Chief for PotlatchDeltic and took on the role as PotlatchDeltic’s new Divisional Fire Protection Manager. 

He started working in the position as of April 2022 after a fire at one of PotlatchDeltic’s seven mills across the country. 

“I honestly thought that I would end my career in St. Maries as the Fire Chief,” Dickerson said. “The company had came to me to look into the fire and realized what I was doing needed to be a full time position.”

Dickerson said he now spends his time between all seven mills owned by PotlatchDeltic which are spread out between four states in the U.S. He said he does a lot of research on each state’s fire codes and works closely with regional Fire Marshals. 

“I find myself in books a lot and still have a lot to learn,” Dickerson said. 

He said his position has him making sure each facility is up to par with the National Fire Protection Associations codes and upholds the safety expectations held by PotlatchDeltic. He also does consultation on fire incidents.

“PotlatchDeltic is a safety conscious company,” Dickerson said. “They take fire issues seriously in making sure their buildings are up to code.”

Though his job requires times where he has to travel a lot, Dickerson said he still plans to continue volunteering for the Benewah County Ambulance and St. Maries Fire Protection District. 

Dickerson has also participated in the Firemen’s Stair Climb in Seattle each year. The competition has been virtual the last few years due to COVID but he says this year, with the event being in person, he hopes to make an appearance as he has more free time now when he isn’t traveling.