Hyalite Fire Department

06/18/2026

🔥 Wildfire season is creeping up, Montana! 🌲☀️
We treasure our breathtaking mountain views and majestic pines, but living in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) means it's time to gear up for defense. According to our partners at the Montana DNRC (Department of Natural Resources and Conservation), the secret to safeguarding your home isn’t just rain—it’s creating Defensible Space.
Think of it as a protective buffer for your home. This week, let’s focus on the Immediate Zone (0 to 5 feet from your walls).
Your mission, should you choose to accept:
🧹 Rake it out: Clear away dead leaves, pine needles, and debris from gutters, decks, and foundations.
🪵 Move the stack: We know it’s tempting, but relocate that firewood pile at least 30 feet from your home. (Embers adore woodpiles!)
✂️ Prune & Groom: Keep your landscaping tidy and remove any easily ignitable plants right next to your siding.
A bit of yard work today will help our crews tomorrow. Together, let’s keep the Hyalite District safe! 🧑‍🚒🚒
👉 Visit MT DNRC wildfire prep resources to dive deeper into hardening your home.

06/12/2026

Stay safe around the campfire!

Before you hit the trail, remember: a safe campfire is a happy campfire! 🌲 Always drown, stir, and feel for heat to ensure every spark is out. Let’s protect our forests and loved ones while enjoying the great outdoors. Your actions can prevent wildfires—do your part!

06/04/2026

Just another Wednesday training night!

05/20/2026

Learn How to Be Emergency Prepared

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04/27/2026

Are you wildfire ready? 🔥 Join us at Hyalite Sourdough Fire Station on April 28 from 6–7:30pm to learn how to protect your home and our community. We'll cover fire behavior, mitigation strategies, and what you can do right now to prepare. Free and open to all Gallatin County residents.

📍 4541 S 3rd Rd, Bozeman MT 59715
🌐 readygallatin.com | 📞 (406) 548-0111

04/21/2026

UPDATE: Monday, April 20th @ 1900

3 Hyalite firefighters staffing Brush 6 are headed out on a mutual aid request to assist and other partners with the East Side Fire.

The East Side Fire is currently estimated to be burning approximately 3000 acres. The last update reports “The fire is now 3,000 acres and continues to progress north upslope. The fire has spotted to the ridge above Howell Gulch and resources are being moved into that area. Per incident command.”

There are evacuation orders in place:

Evacuations for East Side road are in progress. North of Howell Gulch road evacuation warning. South of Howell Gulch road to Meeteetsee Trail Road is evacuation status.

Bull Moose Lane in the 400 Ranch is being evacuated as are campgrounds along East Side Road.

Hwy 212 - mile marker 68 Meeteetsee Trail Rd to mile marker 59 Lake Fork Rd

Hwy 212 is closed south of Red Lodge at the Beartooth Ranger Station.

Follow for frequent updates.

04/17/2026

🔥 Open burn season is here — and so is your responsibility to burn safely.

Before you strike a match in Gallatin County, make sure you have a burn permit AND have activated it for the day you plan to burn.

🔥 Never leave a burn unattended
💨 Don't burn on windy days — embers travel fast
🚫 Burn only dry, natural vegetation — no trash or treated wood
💧 Fully extinguish with water until cold to the touch
📞 If it escapes, call 911 immediately

📋 Get your permit at:
🌐 gallatinburnpermits.com

📞 Don't forget to call to activate your permit before you burn!
Toll-free: 1-888-540-8131

Burning responsibly protects your neighbors, your community, and the landscapes we all love.

04/16/2026

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