Golden Valley Fire Department Promotes 16 Firefighters

Press release from the City of Golden Valley:

April 8, 2021

The Golden Valley Fire Department recently held a promotional ceremony for a few of its firefighters, while also swearing in five new firefighters. Typically done in-person, with family present, this year’s ceremonies were performed and recorded either at-home or in a COVID-safe manner.

Below is the list of promoted and sworn in firefighters.

Newly Sworn In Firefighters (watch here)

• Ralph Brown
• Andrea Hanson
• Grant Lillvis
• Spencer Specht
• Svetlana Vold

Promoted From Probationary To Apprentice (watch here)

• Kevin Jarta
• Casey Johnson
• Brandon Operana
• Ed Jeffreys-Berns
• Chad LaForge
• Somer Kvale

Promoted From Apprentice To Firefighter

• Matt Chapman
• Bryan Pyne

Promoted From Firefighter To Lieutenant (watch here)

• Jon Kennelly
• Tariq Bashir

Promoted From Lieutenant To Captain (watch here)

• Jamie Kelahan

Join The GVFD

If you’re interested in joining the Golden Valley Fire Department, visit the City website to learn more.

This press release was produced by the City of Golden Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.