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Columbia Falls swears in probationary firefighter saved in 2023 crash
Summary
The council welcomed and swore in Seth Fortenberger as a probationary volunteer firefighter; staff said he was involved in a 02/27/2023 rollover crash that Columbia Falls Fire Department responded to and noted the firefighters’ association recommended his appointment.
Council welcomed and administered the oath to Seth Fortenberger, who will serve as a probationary volunteer firefighter.
The city noted that Fortenberger was involved in a Feb. 27, 2023 vehicle rollover that Columbia Falls firefighters responded to; staff and the firefighters association recommended his appointment and the council approved the recommendation during the consent/appointments portion of the meeting. Fortenberger took the oath to "support, protect, and defend" both the U.S. Constitution and the Montana Constitution and was welcomed by council members and staff.
No additional conditions or vote tallies were recorded on the public transcript beyond the formal oath and the council’s acceptance of the recommendation.
