On January 31, 2020, the Bismarck Fire Department conducted a badge pinning ceremony to celebrate the appointment of seven new firefighters, the promotion of two firefighters to the rank of Captain, and the promotion of two Captains to the rank of Battalion Chief. Other members of the department were recognized for years of service.
Each department member was presented with their helmet and badge, by the Fire Chief. Badges were then pinned by family, or other significant person in that department member’s life. Battalion Chief of Operations Brooks Martin acted as Master of Ceremonies and a benediction was delivered by Chaplain Paul Herr.
Appointments and promotions
Michael Lucci | Firefighter |
Adam Miller | Firefighter |
Mike Tavis | Firefighter |
Joel Thune | Firefighter |
Jacob Deforest | Firefighter |
Michael Odell | Firefighter |
Kyle Vettel | Firefighter |
Nick Withnell | Firefighter |
Brendan Jochim | Captain |
Nathan Kron | Captain |
Chad Gee | Battalion Chief |
Jeff McConnell | Battalion Chief |
Years of Service
Chris Anderson | 5 years |
Eric Kanz | 5 years |
Brandon Haas | 20 years |
Dale Hurt | 25 years |
Terry Winings | 25 years |
Jeff McConnell | 30 years |
Frank Smith | 30 years |
Charles Pifer | 35 years |
Rob Carlson | 35 years |