Bozeman Fire

Providing professional and compassionate service to the Bozeman community since 1884. For emergencies, dial 911.
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The Bozeman Fire Department has been providing professional and compassionate service to the Bozeman community since 1884. From the first steam engine in 1889 to the new Bozeman Public Safety Center in 2022, the men and women of the Bozeman Fire Department continue to pursue excellence in their day-to-day operations while continually keeping an eye to the future to keep up with the growing demands

of our community. Fire Chief: Josh Waldo

Bozeman Public Safety Center - Fire Station 1: 300 East Oak
Bozeman Fire Station 2: 410 South 19th (relocating in Summer/Fall 2024)
Bozeman Fire Station 3: 1705 Vaquero Parkway

All 3 stations are fully staffed 24/7/365 and ready to serve at a moments notice. Our administration office at Fire Station 1 is open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

05/31/2026

Wildfire season in Montana is just around the corner. Please welcome our new furry friend, Burn-ie the Bison. He’s here to remind you to plan, prepare, and prevent this Wildfire Awareness Month.

Plan for wildfires by creating an emergency plan and signing up for emergency notifications. Prepare by assembling an emergency kit and strengthening your home against wildfires. Prevent wildfires by keeping fires safe and dousing them properly, handling fireworks carefully, and using vehicles responsibly to avoid spark emissions or gas leaks.

Share your best wildfire preparation, planning, or prevention tip in the comments!

05/28/2026

Bozeman, we need your help! Firefighter Ernest Robertson joined the Bozeman Fire Department (BFD) in 1914 and spent several years working on Hose Company #2. On December 15, 1922, Ernest died of smoke inhalation while battling a fire.

To honor his sacrifice as the only BFD firefighter to die while fighting a fire, we're researching to create an exhibit about Ernest. Ernest was born on April 24, 1892, to John Robertson of Canada and Lois Ferguson of Belgrade, Montana. He had two brothers, Leslie and Eugene Robertson. Ernest never married and lived his whole life in Bozeman, apart from two years served in the fire department at Camp Lewis during World War One. If you have a photograph of Ernest or more information on him, please email us at [email protected] or call at (406) 582-2369.

Thank you for helping us honor our history!

Photo courtesy of Gallatin History Museum

05/27/2026

At 1:19 p.m. on May 26, Bozeman Fire units were dispatched to 18 E. Main Street for a reported second-story building fire. Crews arrived on scene at 1:25 p.m. and found the correct address to be 26 S. Tracy Avenue. Crews quickly accessed the second floor of the building and gained control of the fire in just a few minutes.

American Medical Rescue transported one person to a local hospital for treatment, and Bozeman Fire is working with displaced building occupants to find housing.

During a building search, crews found and removed two pets from the building. Despite fire crews’ extensive resuscitation efforts, neither pet survived their injuries from the fire.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Initial findings appear to show that the fire was accidental and may have been started by a charger.

“Thank you to the Bozeman Police Department, Central Valley Fire, Hyalite Fire, and Fort Ellis Fire for their assistance with this incident,” said Bozeman Fire Chief Josh Waldo. “We also want to express our appreciation to off-duty Bozeman firefighters for coming into work to maintain city coverage.”

05/26/2026

At 1:19 p.m. on May 26, Bozeman Fire units were dispatched to 18 E. Main Street for a reported second-story building fire. Crews arrived on scene at 1:25 p.m. and found the correct address to be 26 S. Tracy Avenue. Crews quickly accessed the second floor of the building and gained control of the fire in just a few minutes. American Medical Rescue transported one person to a local hospital for treatment, and Bozeman Fire will work with displaced building occupants to find housing.

There is currently no danger to the public from this fire. However, crews remain on scene at this time to investigate the cause of the fire. Please avoid the area. Thank you to Bozeman Police Department, Central Valley Fire District, Hyalite Fire Department, and Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue for their assistance with this incident.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who died fighting for our country. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.

As you celebrate Memorial Day, please remember to stay safe and plan for a sober ride.

05/24/2026

Peek behind the curtain with this behind-the-scenes Gallatin Valley Fire Academy footage!

Our recruits are making great progress. Last week, they ran search-and-rescue drills, preparing to save community members from dangerous situations. This week, they reviewed brush truck pumping, hiked the M trail, and practiced deploying wildland fire shelters.

Keep an eye out for more GVFA updates!

Video Alt Text: Firefighter climbs into a building and checks the room. Firefighter slides down a ladder. Firefighter pulls hose out of a brush truck. Firefighter opens a wildland fire shelter. Video ends with a graphic reading "Gallatin Valley Fire Academy."

05/21/2026

This National EMS Week, we’re celebrating the hard work of our local Emergency Medical Services teams. Thank you to our Bozeman Fire medics and other EMS staff across the Gallatin Valley for showing up when it matters most. Show your appreciation for our frontline heroes in the comments!

Video Alt Text: Clips of medics driving an ambulance, loading a cot into an ambulance, smiling for the camera, and sorting through a medical bag play. The video ends with a red graphic with a stethoscope, first aid kit, and heart on it. Text reads "Thank you very much! Happy National EMS Week!" with the Bozeman Fire Department logo.

05/18/2026

Happy spring, Bozeman! Our team had a busy April. Last month, we had 433 calls for service, 128 fire inspections, and 16 ambulance dispatches. Our 90th percentile response time was 9 minutes and 43 seconds.

In April, Bozeman Fire held an award ceremony at the Ridge for the Ridge staff and members of the public who used CPR and an AED to save Bob Whitmore’s life in January. Our department also prepared for fire season with department-wide wildland fire training. Finally, four new firefighters started their roles as BFD members with Gallatin Valley Fire Academy (GVFA), a ten-week training with Bozeman, Big Sky, and Central Valley Fire Departments. Keep an eye on our channels for more information on their GVFA journey!

05/14/2026

Thank you for helping us save lives.

With your help, we collected 41 units of blood at our recent Police and Fire Blood Drive. This amount of blood can help save up to 123 lives. Thank you, Bozeman!

If you missed this drive but still want to give blood, keep an eye on our social media channels for more information on our summer blood drive. Hope to see you there!

05/11/2026

Gallatin Valley Fire Academy Update!

Our new recruits are hard at work! With a full month of training behind them, they’re building their skills to keep our community safe. Alongside Central Valley and Big Sky Fire Department recruits, our BFD recruits have scaled sky-high ladders, run hose lines back and forth, practiced life-saving forcible entry, trained on rope rescue, and prepared to handle hazardous materials.

Keep an eye on our channels to see more behind-the-scenes photos and videos from GVFA. Keep at it, recruits!

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Bozeman, MT
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http://www.bozemanfire.com/

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