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Missoula council unanimously confirms Lonnie Rasch as new fire chief
Summary
The Missoula City Council confirmed Lonnie Rasch as the city's next fire chief on June 23, voting unanimously to appoint him ahead of his planned July start date. Council and public speakers praised Rasch's leadership and the department's recent staffing gains funded by a voter-approved levy.
Mayor Davis and the Missoula City Council on Monday confirmed Lonnie Rasch as the city's new fire chief, voting unanimously to approve the mayor's appointment ahead of Rasch's planned start week of July 7.
Rasch, who has served as chief of Spokane County Fire District 8 in the Spokane Valley since 2020, told council he is eager to join Missoula and praised the local department's recent investment and community support. Council members and public speakers highlighted the department's recent recruit classes and the passage of a fire levy that restored staffing positions.
Council convened the confirmation…
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