Bozeman Fire Department

Want an exclusive look at the Bozeman Fire Department? We're opening up our doors for you to go behind the scenes with a station tour. To schedule one, call or email Public Safety Administrative Coordinator Heather Hegarty at (406)582-2369 or heather.hegarty@bozeman.mt.gov.

In March, we had 388 calls for service, 107 fire inspections, and 8 ambulance dispatches. Our 90th percentile response time was 9:43. These photos show recent trainings, including 2026 Wildland Refresher Training Programs and Emergency Response Training with Northwestern Energy.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Our Public Safety Administrative Coordinator Heather Hegarty does it all, from supporting daily operations to serving as a liaison to other departments and the public. Help us thank Heather for all she does!

If you're burning to learn more about our department, here's your chance! Check out our work last year in the Bozeman Fire Department 2025 Annual Report. You can discover more about our work at bozemanfire.com/reports.

These jobs are heating up! We have two great job opportunities currently open at the Bozeman Fire Department: Fire Inspector and Fire Plans Examiner. Visit bozemanfire.com/careers to learn more and apply by May 3. #Jobs #BozemanJobs #BozemanHiring #BozemanFireDepartment

Let’s get to work! Yesterday, our new recruits started Gallatin Valley Fire Academy, a 10-week program to prepare them for their duties as a Bozeman Fire Department member, as they train beside Big Sky and @CVFDMontana. Keep an eye out for more posts about their GVFA journey!

"I'm alive today because people knew how to do CPR and use an AED." This week, Bozeman Fire held an award ceremony to honor members of the public and Ridge staff who recently saved Bob Whitmore's life. Keep an eye out for a BFD documentary about Bob's story later this year!

March Madness may be over, but we’re excited to welcome our Final Four to the Bozeman Fire Department! Our new firefighters started work on April 6. Please help us welcome Firefighters Martin, Stone, Owens, and Magliocco!

Join us TONIGHT for the third annual Frozen Frontline charity hockey game at Haynes Pavilion (901 N. Black). The event will kick off with a 6 p.m. community barbecue, then Bozeman Fire and Police will play for the Frozen Frontline trophy at 7 p.m. See you on the ice!

Welcome to the team! This week, our probationary firefighters completed their year-long probation. Congratulations, Firefighters Bartis, Brown, Carr, Chiu, DeStefano, Flynn, Fondaw, Hill, Linneman, Westlake, and Widly!

We're ready to heat up the ice! Join us this Friday, April 3, at Haynes Pavilion (901 N. Black) for the third annual Frozen Frontline charity hockey game. After a 6 p.m. community barbecue, Bozeman Fire and Police will take the ice at 7 p.m. Come cheer us on!

Don’t let ladders take you down. This National Ladder Safety Month, climb your way to success with these tips from Firefighter Okray. #NationalLadderSafetyMonth #LadderSafetyMonth #LadderSafety #BozemanFire #BozemanFireDepartment @LadderMonth

Check out Deputy Chief Brandhorst’s historic fire extinguisher collection! These soda-acid, fire grenade, and dry chemical extinguishers represent over a century of fire prevention history. Come see more historic extinguishers in the Fire Station 1 lobby!

In February, we had 361 calls for service, 73 fire inspections, and 24 ambulance dispatches. Our 90th percentile response time was 9:12. Last month, we attended MSU's Career Fair, completed trainings and testings, and celebrated BFD’s 142nd birthday!

We’re going green this St. Patrick’s Day! Just kidding, we’d never abandon the red and black. Those are our lucky colors! If you drink this holiday, please plan for a ride and help us keep our community safe. Don’t push your luck; leave the driving to someone sober.

Last week, crews completed a Basic Wildland Refresher training. They reviewed equipment in the brush truck, practiced using wildland fire shelters, and completed a three-mile hike with 45-pound packs in under 45 minutes. They're ready for whatever this fire season throws at them!

Congratulations to Missoula Rural Fire District for earning their accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire Accreditation! They are now the 2nd accredited fire agency in Montana and one of about 300 accredited fire agencies in the world.

You might have heard of cow tipping, but what about fire engine tipping? Our crews tip fire engine cabs forward during monthly truck checks. This gives them access to each vehicle’s internal mechanics, so they can keep engines running smoothly!

Spring forward into a safer home! Daylight Saving Time is a great day to check your carbon monoxide detectors and replace their batteries. To test your detector, press and hold the test button until you hear the chirps. Replace the detector’s batteries once every six months.

Right seat, right time! Recently, the Montana Legislature updated Montana's Child Passenger Safety Law with House Bill 586. If you need help choosing or installing the right car seat, you can schedule a free car seat check with the Bozeman Fire Department at (406) 582-2350.