Big Sky Fire Department

09/02/2026

Thank you to Explore Big Sky for taking the time to talk with our new Fire Chief, Jeff Bolton.

Chief Bolton shares more about his background, his commitment to the Big Sky community and what he’s looking forward to in his new role.

Read the full story below.

By Fischer Genau DIGITAL MEDIA LEAD On Aug. 27, the Big Sky Fire Department announced it had selected longtime Big

09/01/2026

Complex emergencies can require personnel, equipment and expertise from multiple agencies. Training together before an emergency happens helps make that response stronger.

Big Sky Fire recently hosted firefighters from Bozeman Fire, Central Valley Fire District, and Yellowstone Club Fire Department for hands-on trench rescue training. Working through realistic scenarios together strengthened the coordination, communication and technical skills crews rely on when responding side by side.

This training was made possible through the generosity of Martel Construction, which provided and prepared the site, excavated the trenches and helped ensure site safety before and after the exercise.

We're grateful to our regional partners and Martel Construction for investing their time and resources in emergency preparedness throughout our region.

08/31/2026

The Big Sky Fire Department would like to announce that Interim Chief Jeff Bolton has been selected to serve as the new Fire Chief. Please see the Board of Trustees Press Release for additional details.

08/25/2026

Construction and development are a part of life in Gallatin County, which means firefighters need to be prepared for emergencies that can happen in and around active trench sites.

Last week, Big Sky Fire hosted firefighters from Bozeman Fire, Central Valley Fire District, and Yellowstone Club Fire Department for hands-on trench rescue training. Crews practiced stabilizing trenches, installing protective shoring and safely accessing and rescuing a simulated victim.

Thank you to Martel Construction for providing and preparing the training site and helping make this hands-on exercise possible.

Specialized training like this helps ensure our firefighters have the skills and experience needed when a complex rescue becomes a real emergency.

08/23/2026

Agenda for next week’s regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.

08/21/2026

School starts Monday! That means our morning routines, and our roads, are about to get busier.

Watch for students walking and biking, school buses making frequent stops, new drivers on the road, and increased traffic around schools and neighborhoods. Leave a few minutes earlier, slow down, and stay alert so everyone can get where they’re going safely.

08/19/2026

Big Sky Fire is using technology to help spot wildfires sooner and give firefighters better information when every minute counts.

Thanks to Explore Big Sky for taking a closer look at how AI-powered cameras are helping strengthen early wildfire detection and support our response this fire season.

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By Annie O’Neill EDITORIAL INTERN Big Sky Fire Department now has three AI-powered wildfire detection cameras watching over the area,

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

More fire weather is headed our way.

08/03/2026

Agenda for this weeks special board meeting.