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50 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org W O R K F O R C E Despite some of the challenges our community faces, we always seem to rally around each other, show support and find ways to collaborate and find a solution. As with many other professions in Great Falls, we are also challenged with staffing levels and will continue to work diligently in recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified, professional employees. It is important to hire employees that see the vast potential Great Falls has, and wants to be a part of the growth and development of our City. For a thriving community to exist, it is important to have a thriving public safety component as both are complimentary of each other. The Great Falls Police Department is committed to supporting, encouraging and working alongside those in our community who have invested significant effort in making our City a better place to live, work and play. You are encouraged to visit our department website, greatfalls.net/police and follow us on Facebook, https://www.faceboook.com/GFPolice to learn more information about our agency and programs. Sincerely, Jeff Newton, Chief of Police Dear Residents and Visitors of Great Falls, On behalf of the men and women of Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR), I welcome and encourage you to enjoy all of the amenities our community has to offer. Our Mission at GFFR is to protect Lives and Property by delivering professional, all hazards emergency services to our community and surrounding area through public education, fire prevention, training and emergency response. GFFR has been serving Great Falls and the surrounding area for On behalf of the Great Falls Police Department, it is my privilege to have the opportunity to share our perspectives and experiences with the community. As your Chief of Police, it has been a humbling experience to observe our sworn and civilian staff's constant dedication and service in their daily activities. I am very proud of all of the members of the Great Falls Police Department who consistently demonstrate their desire and efforts toward improving public safety for our community. Great Falls is a wonderful City, and the Great Falls Police Department had tremendous community support. That in itself is what makes our City special. The community support has been sincerely appreciated by our members, and reinforces our mission statement of Community, Compassion and Courage. In 2020, I was provided the opportunity to become your next Fire Chief of GFFR. Being appointed to the position of Fire Chief has provided myself and my command staff to focus on our Vision for community now and into the future. The role of your Fire Department has evolved over the last 130 years and we have accepted the challenge to make sure our citizens have the highest level of protection and safety. From Advanced Life Support ambulance transport to determining biological and chemical agents in the use of weapons of mass destruction, GFFR is always trained and ready to respond to whatever emergency may be required. The Great Falls area is growing in ways that many of us have never seen before. It will take all of us working together as a community to make sure that we continue to provide for the highest level of safety, so we may take pride in raising our families here and calling Great Falls home. So as you go out and enjoy everything the Great Falls area has to offer, know that we are here to provide you and your loved ones a safe and enjoyable community. Best wishes, Jeremy Jones, Fire Chief more than 130 years, but is continuously evaluating the safety needs of a progressively changing community. I have been fortunate enough to have born and raised in this community and a member of GFFR for the past 25 years. Great Falls Police Department Great Falls Fire & Rescue