E6. Firefighter Paramedic ConfirmationKALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dan Pearce — Fire Chief PO Box 1997
Vacant- Assistant Chief , , , 312 First Avenue East
Cec Lee —Fire Secretary KALI SPELL Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7760
FAX: (406) 758-7777
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Daniel Pearce, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Firefighter/Paramedic Confirmation- Lily Wilson and Jack Knuffke
MEETING DATE: September 7, 2021
BACKGROUND: Two Firefighter/Paramedics have successfully completed the one-year pro
probationary period and all appointment requirements. As such, Lily Wilson and Jack Knuffke are
being presented for confirmation.
Lily Wilson was born and raised in Kalispell. She pursued her career by attending Flathead Valley
Community College's Paramedic program. After graduation from Paramedic school, she worked for
Great Falls Emergency Services prior to coming to the Kalispell Fire Department.
Jack Knuffke has been in the Fire and EMS field for 9 years, 8 of those years with Evergreen Fire
and Rescue. He also previously worked for MT DNRC as a crew boss in the Kalispell Unit.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the confirmations of Firefighter/Paramedics Lily Wilson and
Jack Knuffke with the Kalispell Fire Department.
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