Fire chief appointment reshapes procurement
Valley CountyMontana- Detected
- Aug 19, 2026
- 80 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its August 19, 2026 meeting, the board appointed Robert Esaias as the new fire chief. That leadership change matters because the chief will drive truck replacement, fuel tank fixes at Building 503, emergency response planning, and other district purchases. The district also noted the long-awaited transfer of Truck 733 from Long Run could still affect equipment needs.
- Meeting date
- August 19, 2026
- Agency
- Valley County
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