GREAT FALLS — Great Falls Fire Rescue hosted a ceremony on Thursday, December 28, 2023, to welcome new firefighters and announce several promotions.
PROMOTIONS
- Jason Furr: Promoted to Deputy Chief of Training
- Colton Walter: Promoted to Battalion Chief
- Chris Newman: Promoted to Captain
- Maren Reilly: Promoted to Captain
- Adam Jordan: Promoted to Lieutenant
NEW FIREFIGHTERS
- Tyler Bartelt
- Tyrell Foran
- Kolter Lund
- Quinton Spring
- Graydon Irish
- Rocky Vance
Watch the video above to see a portion of the ceremony.
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Great Falls Fire Rescue provided the following information:
Great Falls Fire Rescue along with many friends, family and City Dignitaries gathered at Fire Station 1 to celebrate the promotions of 6 officers within their ranks, and also witness history in the making as Maren Reilly became the first female Captain to achieve that rank in Great Falls storied history of firefighting service. 6 firefighters were officially sworn in by departing Mayor Bob Kelly. All 6 have successfully completed their probationary periods and satisfied all training requirements to have earned their new badges as well as the coveted title of Great Falls Firefighter. Fire Chief Jeremy Jones conducted the Oath of Office for his newest officers that will help lead his department on the front lines of emergency service.
Jason Furr was promoted to the role of Deputy Chief of Training. He has been with the department for 18 ½ years. He is a long time paramedic and fitness trainer for the department as well as other numerous roles. He wife Erin and children Teague and Rylan pinned on his new badge and collar brass.
Colton Walter was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. He has served the Great Falls Community for the past 16 ½ years. He is a paramedic and also serves as the team leader of the Great Falls Regional Hazmat Team and is the president of the State Hazmat Team Advisory Group. Walter had the privilege of having his children Millie and Tanner pin on his new Badge and collar brass.
Chris Newman was promoted to the rank of Captain. He has been with the department for 16 ½ years. Newman is a paramedic and also serves on the Great Falls and State of Montana Hazmat Team. He is a long time hazmat response instructor to firefighters throughout the state. His wife Jen helped him mark this career milestone by pinning on his new badge and collar brass. He has 2 children Garrett and Jake.
Maren Reilly inked her name in the history books when she became the first female Captain in the long and storied history of Great Falls Fire Firefighters. Great Falls Firefighters were officially recognized dating back to 1886. Maren has served the community for almost 13 years. She has steadily worked her way up the ranks and has numerous additional duties that benefit the community. Maren’s husband Eric and children Quinn, Elliot and Dayton helped her mark this special occasion by pinning on her new badge and collar brass.
Joseph “Adam” Jordan was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Jordan has been with the department for 8 years. He is a paramedic and also serves on the Technical Rescue Team. He is also an instructor within the department and serves on numerous committees. He celebrated his career milestone with his wife Brooke and children Sage and Cooper as they pinned on his new badge and collar brass welcoming him into the officer ranks at GFFR.
6 new members were also recognized for successfully completing their probationary period and all training requirements to be officially sworn in as Great Falls Firefighters. Mayor Bob Kelly administered their Oath of Office to officially recognize their accomplishment. Tyrell Foran, Tyler Bartelt,Quinton Spring, Kolter Lund, Rocky Vance and Graydon Irish all received their new badges and were introduced as Great Fall’s newest firefighters. They all had their new badges pinned on by family and friends to commemorate their career accomplishment.
