Bill Colwell named Missoula Rural Fire Chief
by Brent L. Christopherson
William B. Colwell has been appointed Fire Chief for the Missoula Rural Fire District effective March 28, 2010. Chief Colwell has been the Assistant Chief serving under Chief Curt Belts, who is retiring.
Chief Colwell has over 32 years of experience and is well known for his expertise and experience in hazardous materials incident management. He served in an advisory capacity at the state level in this area.
He is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Montana Career Fire Chiefs Association, and the Montana State Fire Chiefs Association.
He is admired for his positive attitude and listening skills and can-do attitude. He is married to his wife Peggy and they have four sons.
Please join us in extending our congratulations to Bill as he leads our organization into the future.
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Brent L. Christopherson is deputy chief of the Missoula Rural Fire District.
William B. Colwell has been appointed Fire Chief for the Missoula Rural Fire District effective March 28, 2010. Chief Colwell has been the Assistant Chief serving under Chief Curt Belts, who is retiring.
Chief Colwell has over 32 years of experience and is well known for his expertise and experience in hazardous materials incident management. He served in an advisory capacity at the state level in this area.
He is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Montana Career Fire Chiefs Association, and the Montana State Fire Chiefs Association.
He is admired for his positive attitude and listening skills and can-do attitude. He is married to his wife Peggy and they have four sons.
Please join us in extending our congratulations to Bill as he leads our organization into the future.
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Brent L. Christopherson is deputy chief of the Missoula Rural Fire District.