April 1 – Rossi Gangl is the new Hibbing Fire Marshal. Gangl is a seven year member of the department and had previously served as an engineer/paramedic. She began her new position on Monday, March 29. Gangl recently assisted Virginia Fire Marshal Chris Clark and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation of the 202 Apartment Building fire in Virginia. Hibbing Fire Chief Erik Jankila told The Northland Fire Wire that he has high hopes for Gangl. “Rossi will be a great Fire Marshal. She shows the enthusiasm and drive that will bring her through the credentialing process,” said Jankila. “She has already completed many of the required educational pieces of her job and she did this on her own prior to being promoted. In addition, over the years, she worked with our previous Fire Marshal Bryan Fagerstrom. Her well rounded experience will help her and the fire department carry on the strong foundation that Bryan left us with.” Gangl will continue to serve as a firefighter/paramedic when the situation warrants it.
