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8. Fire Department Promotion - Kirk PedersonKALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT Randy Brodehl - Fire Chief Jim Stewart - Assistant Chief/Prevention Dee McCluskey Assistant Chief/Operations Date 3/31/2004 REPORT Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM Randy Brodehl, Fire Chief SUBJECT Promotion of Kirk Pederson to Lieutenant MEETING DATE 4/2/2004 PO Box 1997 31.2 First Avenue East Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 (406)758-7760 FAX, (406) 758-7952 BACKGROUND: Kirk Pederson joined the Kalispell Fire Department on February 28, 1994, Kirk is the Kalispell Fire Department's coordinator for the car seat program. His involvement in this partnership between the Fire Department and The Summit has been instrumental in reducing child death and injuries throughout our community. He also leads the breathing apparatus maintenance program, ensuring that this crucial element of firefighter safety is always in its highest readiness state. Kirk has been promoted to Lieutenant, filling the position vacated by the promotion of Steve Herman to Captain. Kirk is an inspiration to his peers and possesses a natural leadership that is a benefit for the department both on the fireground and in the station. RECOMMENDATIONS: Council recognizes Lieutenant Kirk Pederson, and congratulates him on his successful promotion. Brodeh , Fire Chief C�h �' k , Chris Kukulski, City Manager "_Assisting our community in reducing, preventing, and mitigating emergencies. "