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J.J. Wilbur’s plate has become a little less full and a place at the Fire District 13 meeting table is set for his successor.

Veteran firefighter Bobbie Scopa, whose background includes roles with the U.S. Forest Service Fire Program and recently as host of a local firefighting and leadership podcast, was sworn in Friday to succeed Wilbur as a commissioner.

Scopa was administered the oath of office that morning during the district’s monthly hybrid meeting. Wilbur attended remotely while in Seattle on business as a senator of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

Wilbur was elected last...