Hamilton (MT) City Council Starts Search for New Fire Chief
Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf and the rest of Hamilton City Council anticipate hiring a new fire chief by the beginning of February 2025.
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Bigfork (MT) Fire Lieutenant Dismissed Following Misconduct Investigation
The Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees last week dismissed a lieutenant who faced allegations of misconduct relating to the sexual harassment of female coworkers.
Two Helena (MT) Firefighters Injured When Burning Tire Explodes at Business
Two Helena firefighters were injured late Thursday when a front tire exploded on one of the burning lumber trucks they were trying to extinguish, officials…
MT Official Commits to New Advisory Group Amid Ongoing Disputes Among Paid, Volunteer Firefighters
Butte-Silver Bow's top official says he's committed to getting a Fire Advisory Committee re-established, something volunteer fire departments have pressed for.
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Canyon Creek (MT) Fire Board Dismisses Chief After Contentious Meeting
The move, which seemed unwelcome by many citizens in attendance, leaves Canyon Creek's volunteer fire department without an appointed fire chief.
Missoula (MT) Fire Department to Hire More, Expand Capacity With Federal Grant
Missoula's Fire Department will have a large financial "cushion" to expand its infrastructure after the federal government awarded the city a $7 million grant.
MT Increasing Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Hourly Pay to $15.50
The state of Montana is increasing its base pay for seasonal firefighters to a minimum of $15.50 per hour to help recruit and retain highly…
Wind-Pushed Fires Force Evacuations, Burn Homes in MT
Hundreds of people in the town of Denton were forced to flee flames pushed by strong winds in central Montana on Wednesday.
Cause of MT Amtrak Derailment Still Under Investigation
A preliminary report on an Amtrak train derailment in Montana last month that killed three people and injured dozens more offered no clues about what…
Billings (MT) Fire Department Receives $300K Grant from DHS for Hazmat Drones
With the grant, members of the department can now buy a small fleet of drones designed specifically for search-and-rescue operations and assessing accidents involving hazardous…
Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Dragging Billings (MT) Firefighter 100 Yards
Billings police arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove through a blocked zone while dragging a firefighter trying to…
Fire Destroys Roundup (MT) Cafe
An explosive fire destroyed a downtown Roundup cafe and injured a firefighter
