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GVFD Celebrates Staff Promotions At Jan 21 Ceremony

Current News Posted on January 22, 2026

The Golden Valley Fire Department (GVFD) held a promotional ceremony Jan 21 for a few of its firefighters.  

Below is the list of promoted firefighters. Congrats to all!

Probationary Firefighters

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L to R: Halie Green, Kristi Pooler, Matthew Handegaard, Steve Tatzmann, Kobi Allen, Josh Wolff

Promoted To Apprentice Firefighter

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Back L to R: Nick DeVogel, Paul Rauth, Michael Inniger, Zach Rome, Steve Spaulding 

Front L to R: Stephanie Arroyo, Sean Harrington, Garbiel Nicholas, Mark Schneider 

Promoted To Firefighter

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L to R: Kevin Withers, Clare Sanford, Hannah Isaacson

Promoted To Firefighter And Sworn In

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L to R: Chief Bethany Brunsell, Greg Logan

Promoted To Duty Crew Shift Lead

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L to R: Tariq Bashir, Kristian Bejarin, Aila Crumley, Chad La Forge

*Not pictured: Jacolby Arcoren 

Promoted To Fire Inspector

*Not pictured: Nick Anderson 

Promoted To Deputy Fire Marshal

*Not pictured: Kevin Jarta 

Promoted To Lieutenanttravis-ryder

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T to B: Travis Ryder and Brandon Operana

Promoted To Captain

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T to B: Jen Chen (pictured with Tariq Bashir) and Shawn Thorud

Promoted To Battalion Chief

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L to R: Chief Bethany Brunsell, Matthew Preston

Join The GVFD

If you’re interested in joining the Golden Valley Fire Department, visit the Fire web page to learn more


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