<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2XJnVr_0zgkOAdK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2XJnVr_0zgkOAdK00" width="1320" height="743" >KALISPELL, Mont. — The city of Kalispell announced the Jay Hagen has been appointed to be the new fire chief, starting May 5. Hagen joins the department from the Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, where he has served since 2018.The following was sent out by the city of Kalispell: The City of Kalispell is pleased to announce that seasoned fire service professional Jay Hagen has been appointed as the new Fire Chief of the Kalispell Fire Department, beginning May 5. Chief Hagen joins us from the Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, where he has served with distinction as Fire Chief since 2018.Chief Hagen is replacing retiring Fire Chief Dan Pearce. During his tenure, Chief Pearce and his leadership team played a crucial role in the passage of the 2024 emergency responder levy and addressing operational and staffing recommendations made by the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM). While we will miss Chief Pearce and appreciate his leadership, we are confident that Chief Hagen will uphold the commitment to excellence in Fire and Emergency Medical Response that the department has established. Chief Hagen explained, “I am excited and grateful to be joining the team at the City of Kalispell and returning to western Montana where I started in the fire service many years ago.”Chief Hagen has served in a variety of positions from operations and fire prevention to training and high-level administration. With over 30 years of experience, starting his career with the City of Missoula Fire Department, he brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive education to his new role. Hagen received a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications from the University of Montana and a Master of Arts degree in Homeland Security and Defense from the Naval Postgraduate School in California. His commitment to public service is reflected in his Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and the recent 2024 Distinguished Service Award given to him by the King County Fire Chief’s Association – 2024 Administrator of the Year.“Chief Hagen is the ideal fit to lead our fire department into the future,” said City Manager Doug Russell. “As we enter this phase of rapid growth, we will continue to work on deploying the recommendations outlined in the 2023 CPSM report, which includes building and operating an additional fire station. Chief Hagen has successfully overseen similar capital and organizational changes in the city of Bellevue, and we are confident in his leadership and strategic planning abilities.”</div></body>

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KALISPELL, Mont. — The city of Kalispell announced the Jay Hagen has been appointed to be the new fire chief, starting May 5. Hagen joins the department from the Bellevue, Washington Fire Department, where he has served since 2018. The following was sent out by the city of Kalispell:

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KALISPELL, Mont. — The city of Kalispell announced the Jay Hagen has been appointed to be the new fire chief, starting May 5. Hagen joins the department fr

Kalispell announces new fire chief

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