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Kalispell Fire Department graduates three recruits after 14-week academy

5899957 · October 7, 2025
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Three recruits completed a 14-week training academy and were sworn in as probationary firefighters at a ceremony at Kalispell City Hall; the recruits will serve a one-year probationary period before becoming journeymen.

Three recruits completed a 14-week training academy and were presented as probationary firefighters at a ceremony held at Kalispell City Hall. Chief Jay Hagen led the event, praising the recruits’ effort and telling them, "You guys have done something amazing and something noteworthy."

The recruits will serve the balance of a year as probationary firefighters before being considered journeymen, Chief Jay Hagen said: "They have the balance of a year. At that point, they'll be considered journeymen or fully fledged firefighters." During that probationary period they will respond to emergency alarms, continue training and take part in community safety…

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