Missoula Rural Firefighters

05/25/2026

Today we honor the courage and dedication of those who have sacrificed everything for this nation and we are grateful everyday for the freedoms they have provided us.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” President John F. Kennedy

05/22/2026

Members of L2457 have returned home this week from the at state convention in Whitefish, MT and the New Members Conference in Kennewick, WA.

These opportunities allow our members to connect with our brothers and sisters from around the region, learn from one another and work towards the common goal of a stronger union for our firefighters.

05/16/2026

Come see us and support a good cause at the Motors and More Car Show today from 9-3 at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. 📷: .mt

05/13/2026

IAFF Local 2457’s statement and news coverage in regard to last night’s Missoula Rural Fire District’s Board of Trustees meeting.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-rural-fire-board-meeting-draws-crowd-amid-questions-over-leaders-departures

04/30/2026

Our crew was happy to assist agencies from across the region on the Eastside Fire in Red Lodge, MT last week.

Wildland fire season is just around the corner. Now is the time to prepare!

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Our crews are racing the clock in our in-house fitness challenge this week!

100ft charged hose drag, Keizer sled, hose carry up three flights of stairs, 3” hose hoist and a 100ft dummy drag will get the blood pumping.

04/03/2026

Thank you!!! They were delicious!

03/15/2026

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...

03/08/2026

Today we had 6 climbers at the climbing to raise money for Results and fundraising numbers should be out soon, standby!