“Joe’s dedication to the fire service and his dedication to education and training is unsurpassed,” Bussell said in the press release. Trapper Lappe was promoted to fill Tjaden's position as Station 6 captain. Tjaden will continue to serve as the Fire Chief at the Rapid Valley Volunteer Fire Department, where he’s served since 1994.īussell told the Journal Friday that Lt. He also serves as a Structural Protection Specialist with the Rocky Mountain Area Type 2 Incident Management Team-Blue, and was assigned to lead the Rapid City/Pennington County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team (Hazmat) at Station 6. Eleven years later, he was promoted to captain. Their impact on our organization is profound."Īccording to the release, Tjaden started his career with the RCFD in 1998 and became a paramedic in 2000. They have served faithfully and with great dedication. They care deeply about their peers and the community they serve.
"They were among the most highly trained, well-rounded firefighters in the business. Jim Bussell, public information officer for the RCFD, in an email to the Journal. "Each one of these individuals leaves a legacy of excellence," said Lt. Joe Tjaden, Training Section Chief Matt Culberson, Battalion Chief Tim Daly and Fire Chief Rod Seals have a combined 111 years of experience under their belts, according to a RCFD press release. Four Rapid City Fire Department firefighters retired Friday as a result of budget concerns and to help prevent possible layoffs in the department.Ĭapt. Siandhara Bonnet Rapid City Journal, S.D.
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