Missoula Rural Fire District

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

Prior to Congress passing the act making Labor Day a legal holiday, the first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. There was roughly 10,000 to 20,000 men and women based on final reports.

Labor Day was intended as a “general holiday for the laboring classes” to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.”

Now, many celebrate the day with friends and family in an array of ways. Some many celebrate with barbeques, travel or camping trips, parades, or retail sales. Some areas of the country may host parades or parties in celebration of the holiday. We’d love to hear how you plan to celebrate Labor Day, share in the comments.

While Labor Day is generally a fun-filled day, MRFD would like to remind the public to celebrate safely.

• Be sure to abide by local fire laws/restrictions.

• Always arrange for a designated driver if consuming alcohol. And always wear a seat belt.

• Wear life jackets if recreating on or near the water.

• Never leave a hot grill unattended. Keep grills away from sidings, decks, railings, and overhanging tree branches.

• Be sure to stay hydrated and use sun protection.

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09/02/2026

As Labor Day approaches, it is important to remember to celebrate safely.

🚨 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is about one alcohol-impaired-driving fatality every 42 minutes.

🛑 Impaired driving should never happen. This Labor Day, we remind everyone to make safe choices and plan ahead. If you plan to consume alcohol, make sure you have a designated driver or arrange for a safe ride home. 🍻➡️🚗

⚠️ A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is the legal limit for driving in all 50 states, but even below that level, alcohol can impair your ability to drive safely.

🔑 Don’t let friends or family get behind the wheel after drinking. Take their keys, help them find a sober ride, and make sure everyone gets home safely. 🏠❤️

One alcohol-impaired-driving fatality is one too many.

🚗💨 Drive sober. Get home safe. ❤️



https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over

https://madd.org/statistic_type/drunk-driving/

09/02/2026

🚒 MRFD’s External Stakeholder Workshop is right around the corner!

If you live within the Missoula Rural Fire District and would be willing to share your feedback, we invite you to sign up for our upcoming External Stakeholder Workshop.

Your input matters and will help us better understand the needs, priorities, and perspectives of the community we serve.

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up today!

We look forward to hearing from you!

09/02/2026

MRFD September 2026 Newsletter

https://www.mrfdfire.org/

https://www.mrfdfire.org/wildfire-risk-assessment-request

https://fire.airnow.gov/

https://www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/homepreparedness

https://www.mrfdfire.org/mrfd-board-of-trustees-meetings

08/31/2026

The Missoula Rural Fire District is committed to providing the highest level of professionalism, efficiency, and quality in the programs and services we deliver to our community.

As part of our ongoing commitment to improvement, we regularly evaluate our services through our Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover process. An important part of that process is understanding the expectations, priorities, and concerns of the community we serve.

Your feedback matters. We want to hear your ideas about how we can best meet the needs of our community and address areas of concern.

Please take a few moments to review the information in the flyer below. Your input will help us continue to improve and provide the best possible service to our community. Click the link in the comments or scan the QR code to be included in our list of community stakeholders.

08/28/2026

🥎 THE BADGES ARE OFF. THE GLOVES ARE ON. 🚔🔥

MRFD invites you to come watch Missoula Rural Fire and Missoula City Police go head-to-head in the annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game!

It’s firefighters vs. police, bragging rights vs. bragging rights, and one very important question:
Who’s got the better badge—and who’s got the better bat? 👀

🔥 Rural Fire is ready to bring the heat. They may spend their days putting out fires, but on the softball field, they’re looking to start one. 😉

Come cheer on your favorite team, enjoy some friendly competition, and see which crew takes home the bragging rights!

Missoula Rural Fire 🔥 vs. Missoula City Police 🚔
Battle of the Badges 🥎

May the best badge win… but let’s be honest, Rural Fire didn’t show up to lose. 😎

08/28/2026

🔥 Employee Spotlight: Our Amazing HR Director! 🔥

We’re shining the spotlight on Jason, our incredible HR Director!

In a fire district, HR is about so much more than paperwork and policies. Jason plays an important role in supporting the people behind the mission—from helping recruit and welcome new members to supporting our firefighters, staff, and leadership every step of the way.

With a great sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to our people, Jason brings energy and fun to a job that comes with plenty of serious responsibilities. Whether they’re helping solve a tough problem, celebrating a team accomplishment, or simply bringing a little laughter to the day, Jason has a way of making everyone feel supported and valued.

We’re grateful for everything Jason does to help make our district a great place to work—and for reminding us that even in the fire service, there’s always room for a little fun! 🚒❤️

Please join us in giving a well-deserved shout-out to Jason for all they do for our district and our people!

08/26/2026

MRFD’s External Stakeholders Workshop is coming up soon! 🚒

We value the voices of our community and want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us better understand your needs and how we can continue to provide the best possible service to our community.

If you’d like to be involved and share your feedback, please click the link (in the comments) or scan the QR code to RSVP.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the workshop! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the community we serve. ❤️