Hyalite Fire Department

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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04/09/2026

The Flying D Ranch west of Gallatin Gateway will be doing prescribed burns over the next several days. Smoke from this prescribed fire will be visible from the Hyalite Fire District.

🔥PRESCRIBED BURN PLANNED 4/9 - 4/10 🔥

DNRC Bozeman Unit plans to conduct a prescribed burn today and tomorrow southwest of Bozeman, off of US-191 near the Flying D Ranch.
Residents in Gallatin and Madison counties' should expect visible smoke from these burning activities. While smoke should be isolated to areas near the burn, it may settle into nearby valleys overnight, please do not call 911.

04/06/2026

IS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD READY FOR FIRE SEASON?

Living in Montana means living with wildfire risk — but it also means we have the power to protect our homes and communities together.

That's where Living With Fire Montana comes in!

What is Living With Fire Montana?
Living With Fire is a Montana-based program designed to help homeowners and communities understand and reduce their wildfire risk.
Through education, preparation, and community action, we can all play a role in protecting the places we love.

What can Living With Fire do for your neighborhood?
✅ Practical guidance tailored specifically to Montana landscapes and conditions
✅ Tools and resources to help reduce wildfire risk around your home
✅ Community-based strategies to create safer, more resilient neighborhoods
✅ Potential insurance benefits for participating homeowners

Is your HOA or neighborhood association interested in learning more? We would love to come and talk with you!
The Hyalite Fire District is available to meet with HOAs and neighborhood groups throughout our district to discuss how Living With Fire can benefit your community.

📞 Contact us to schedule a presentation: 406-586-3770

Together we can make our neighborhoods safer and more prepared for fire season.

🔗 Learn more at: www.livingwithfire.info