Helena Firefighters IAFF Local 448

06/12/2026

The Helena city commission and emergency response officials came together Wednesday evening, putting a new public safety mill levy on the table.

03/14/2026

Please see the updated information on ways to help! There are 3 ways to donate monetarily. There will be more information to come about the possible donation of physical items, but that will be done at the family’s pace and discretion. Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support!!!

🚨 UPDATE. 🚨
On March 12th, one of Helena Firefighters IAFF Local 448’s own members were devastated by the loss of their home from a structure fire. Fortunately, everyone made it out and is safe. However, nearly everything was lost in the fire.

If you wish to help assist the family, monetary donations will be accepted through these charitable accounts below:

1) Online firefighter based 501(c)(3):

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/mcdaniel

2) Checks can be sent to our local 501(c)(3):

Helena Firefighters Benevolent Fund
300 Neill Ave.
Helena, MT 59601

3) A GoFundMe has been set up by friends:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-friends-rebuild-after-house-fire-bxedc

Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters

Montana’s Mike McDaniel, a Captain with the Helena Fire Department (L448) for the past 20 years, lost his home in a devastating fire on March 12, 2026. Over the past year, Mike and his family have already faced significant challenges. He recently underwent a kidney transplant and is still recoveri...

03/12/2026

🚨 UPDATE. 🚨
On March 12th, one of Helena Firefighters IAFF Local 448’s own members were devastated by the loss of their home from a structure fire. Fortunately, everyone made it out and is safe. However, nearly everything was lost in the fire.

If you wish to help assist the family, monetary donations will be accepted through these charitable accounts below:

1) Online firefighter based 501(c)(3):

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/mcdaniel

2) Checks can be sent to our local 501(c)(3):

Helena Firefighters Benevolent Fund
300 Neill Ave.
Helena, MT 59601

3) A GoFundMe has been set up by friends:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-friends-rebuild-after-house-fire-bxedc

Montana’s Mike McDaniel, a Captain with the Helena Fire Department (L448) for the past 20 years, lost his home in a devastating fire on March 12, 2026. Over the past year, Mike and his family have already faced significant challenges. He recently underwent a kidney transplant and is still recoveri...