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Missoula City Council confirms six probationary firefighters

5561568 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously confirmed six Missoula Fire Department probationary firefighters — the "Thurlow 6" — following a recommendation from Fire Chief Lonnie Rasch. Council members praised the new hires and recognized the department's training and community engagement.

Missoula City Council on Aug. 11 confirmed six probationary firefighters who completed their required training and one-year probationary period with the Missoula Fire Department.

Lonnie Rasch, fire chief for the Missoula Fire Department, recommended confirmation for the six firefighters and described the group as having completed recruit academy, testing and field training. “It is my pleasure to come before you tonight to recommend for confirmation six firefighters for the Missoula Fire Department who’ve…

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