Red Lodge Fire Rescue

05/31/2026

Let’s cheer on Rig this week!!

Our very own Cadet, Rig Elton (pictured in the middle) is in Atlanta this week to compete at the SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference. What is he competing in, you ask? Firefighting, of course!

Rig secured a trip to Nationals by ranking top 3 at the state level. He will be tested through hands-on demonstrations as well as written and oral presentations. Knots, hoses, ladders, breathing apparatus, and fire control are just some of the areas Rig will be tested on. Timed events, as well as knowledge and accuracy will be a challenge that Rig is well equipped to conquer!

Everyone at Roberts Fire is so proud of Rig and will be cheering him on this week! We anticipate he’ll do very well, and we’re not just being biased 😉👨🏻‍🚒

05/25/2026

We are remembering and honoring those who gave their lives.

05/25/2026

Man are we looking forward to June 6!

05/25/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026! Especially our members and students from Red Lodge High School!
Mila Prahl, Evelyn Ples, Grayson Oley, Mason Swanson, Liam Salt, Kogar Kappel, Aiden Freeman, Billy Owens , Phoebe Nutt and Toby Stutts!

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week!
We appreciate all EMS members, especially those at Red Lodge Fire Rescue!
The time, care and compassion you offer our community is without compare.

05/19/2026

The East Side Fire is now 100% contained.

***𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 FINAL 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞*** 5/19/2026 2:00pm
EAST SIDE FIRE
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../mtgnf-east-side-fire
Location: Approximately seven miles south of Red Lodge on Hwy 212 on the eastern side of East Side Road.
Start Date: 04/20/2026
Cause: Under Investigation
Size: 1,219 acres
Containment: 100%

CURRENT SITATION AND PLANNED ACTIONS
The East Side Fire is now 100% contained. District resources will continue to mop-up and patrol this fire until it is controlled. We are pleased to report that 95% of suppression repair efforts have been completed.

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES
The Forest Service Closure Order remains in effect for National Forest System lands within the fire area; however, future updates regarding the Closure Order will be posted on the Custer Gallatin National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/custergallatin/alerts.

Additionally, the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) issued for the fire area has been lifted.

This is the final update for the East Side Fire.

Thank you for your cooperation and support during this incident. We appreciate the communities cooperation, patience, and understanding.

05/19/2026

Red Lodge Search and Rescue held a swiftwater training exercise on Rock Creek last Sunday to refresh our skills as water levels start to rise in local creeks and rivers.

Its a good time to remind everyone that water safety starts with you! Water currents can be deceptively strong and pfds are a must when recreating on or near the water. Make them part of your water safety culture!

05/17/2026

With graduation right around the corner, the seniors in our Red Lodge High School Fire Science class wrapped up their hands on curriculum with a day of wildland fire and a day of structure fire suppression.

They have been working all semester on the skills they need to become entry level firefighters in both disciplines and it has been an honor teaching them. They will leave with dual credit at Red Lodge High and MSU-Billings, their certificates for NWCG wildland Firefighter 2 and the ability to sit for the state Firefighter 1 certification if they choose.

Strong work young men and woman! We're going to miss you for class, but hope to see you out fighting fire!

05/16/2026

Good reminder Roberts Fire!

Local landowners have extinguished two grass fires on the side of the highway this week from ci******es, so this is your friendly reminder to please be aware of your actions. We cannot stress enough just how dry the grasses are this year.
Let’s do our best to help ease the fire season burden by staying alert and cautious!