Columbus Fire Rescue

05/30/2026

Good morning. Balloon flights for this morning and tomorrow morning have been canceled due to thunderstorms showing up on the radar. We are glad you could enjoy the activities we had planned for yesterday in an effort to make the most of the weekend. Your support means a lot to us!

05/29/2026

Might have a chance to "Glow" tonight!

Exciting news to share! Our balloon pilots are hoping to make the best of today's weather and are planning a balloon glow tonight at 8:30 at the field by the airport.

After enjoying good food and music the Street Dance hosted at Palladium Draughthaus starting at 6:00, come by the airport to see the balloon glow.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Update on the Balloon Rally:

🚨Hey Stillwater Montana Balloon Rally friends - quick update! 🚨

Unfortunately, Saturday afternoon’s events (balloon glow, food trucks, and the band) are canceled due to weather.

The good news: 🎈 Friday morning launch looks great

🎉 Friday Night Street Dance at the Palladium is still happening at 6 PM!

We’ll keep an eye on Saturday and Sunday morning’s weather and let the pilots make the call after their briefing.

Thanks for rolling with Montana weather!

05/27/2026

This year's event is about more than throttle, dirt, and horsepower... it’s about giving back to the people who protect our community when it matters most. ❤️💙

We’re proud to announce that a portion of this year’s Nitro National Pro Hillclimb proceeds will help support Columbus Fire Rescue. These men and women answer the call day and night, and we’re honored to raise funds for the equipment, training, and resources they need to continue serving our area. 💪🚒

Join us for an action-packed weekend on June 12th & 13th! Epic hillclimb racing, tailgate parties, fireworks AND you'll be supporting a great local cause at the same time. ⛺️⛰️

Let’s pack the hill, support our firefighters, and make this year’s Nitro National Pro Hillclimb one for the record books! 🤘🤘

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05/26/2026

Congratulations and Thank you!

Drawing Update - 5/25/26
🎈🎈🎟️🎟️ Thank you for all your support with the Hot Air Balloon Ride Raffle! The tickets sold out today! Our ballon ride winner is … Diana Ketterling! We’ll be reaching out soon with details for your ride! 🎟️🎟️🎈🎈

🎈 READY TO RISE ABOVE IT ALL? 🎈

Win a Hot Air Balloon Ride for TWO!
The Columbus Fire Rescue Association is selling raffle tickets for a chance to soar the skies and enjoy breathtaking views with a guest.
✨ Unforgettable experience
🚒 Supporting a great cause
🎟️ Limited tickets available
📱 Scan the QR code below for details and to purchase tickets before they sell out!

05/25/2026

Last opportunity to win a ride for you and a friend! Only $25.00!

Drawing Update - 5/25/26
🎈🎈🎟️🎟️ Thank you for all your support with the Hot Air Balloon Ride Raffle! The tickets sold out today! Our ballon ride winner is … Diana Ketterling! We’ll be reaching out soon with details for your ride! 🎟️🎟️🎈🎈

🎈 READY TO RISE ABOVE IT ALL? 🎈

Win a Hot Air Balloon Ride for TWO!
The Columbus Fire Rescue Association is selling raffle tickets for a chance to soar the skies and enjoy breathtaking views with a guest.
✨ Unforgettable experience
🚒 Supporting a great cause
🎟️ Limited tickets available
📱 Scan the QR code below for details and to purchase tickets before they sell out!

05/20/2026

Today and every day, we honor the volunteer and career EMT's, paramedics, and support members who run toward the chaos to provide life-saving care. Through long shifts on tough calls, your skill, swift action, and compassion keep our community safe. This year's theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together" - and we couldn't do it without your dedication. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our emergency care network!

05/19/2026

Not to sound like a broken record, but we will be hosting night two of "Living with Wildfire" in Fishtail. Please join us, Stillwater Valley Watershed Council, Montana DNRC, Wildfire Research - WiRē - Center, for great discussion and learning topics on living with wildfire. As we can all see from past weeks, this summer has the potential to have a significant number of wildfires. If you can learn something to protect you, your property, and your animals, we would love that! Come have a night of great discussion!

05/18/2026

Everyone is invited to this event, especially those of you who live in the subdivisions surrounding Columbus that are prone to wildfires. There will be great information regarding protecting your home, property, and most important livestock in the case of a wildfire from CFR, Stillwater Valley Watershed Council, Montana DNRC, Stillwater County Commissioner, and Wildfire Research - WiRē - Center personnel. There will be great learning and conversation. PLUS A GREAT FOOD TRUCK WILL BE AT THE PALLADIUM DRAUGHTHAUS!