Whitefish Fire Department

08/07/2026

🚒🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

The Whitefish Fire Department is honored to share that the Whitefish 9/11 Memorial has been awarded a $50,000 Major Community Project Grant from Whitefish Community Foundation!

This incredible grant is a major milestone for our donor-driven project and reflects the community's shared commitment to creating a lasting place of remembrance. Every donation, sponsorship, and partnership has helped move this vision closer to reality.

The Whitefish 9/11 Memorial is being built through the generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations who believe in honoring the lives lost on September 11, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and preserving the lessons of that day for future generations.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Whitefish Community Foundation for this transformational investment, and to every donor and supporter who has moved this project forward. Together, we are building something that will serve our community for decades to come. 🫶

Whitefish Community Foundation awards $50,000 grant to Whitefish Firefighters Association for 9/11 memorial https://whitefishpilot.com/news/2026/aug/05/whitefish-community-foundation-awards-50000-grant-to-whitefish-firefighters-association-for-911-memorial/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

08/06/2026

🎉 We have some exciting news! 🎉

The Whitefish Firefighters Association is proud and honored to be named a recipient of a Major Community Project Grant from Whitefish Community Foundation! This incredible support for the Whitefish 9/11 Memorial is an investment in the community that we are proud to serve every day.❤️🚒

The Whitefish Community Foundation awarded $50,000 to support construction of the monument outside the city's Emergency Services Center.

📖 Today's Daily Roundup: https://flatheadbeacon.com/newsletters/the-daily-roundup-whitefish-firefighters-association-breaks-ground-on-9-11-memorial-as-25th-anniversary-approaches/

07/31/2026

🔥 FIRE WEATHER WATCH – NORTHWEST MONTANA 🔥
Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected to increase wildfire danger this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of Northwest Montana. A dry front is expected to bring gusty winds and low relative humidity, creating conditions where fires can start easily and spread rapidly beginning the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st through late evening or longer.

🚫 Please help prevent wildfires:
• Avoid outdoor burning when conditions are dry or windy.
• Never leave a campfire unattended. Drown, stir, and feel to make sure it is completely out.
• Properly dispose of cigarettes—never toss them from a vehicle or onto dry vegetation.
• Secure trailer chains and make sure vehicles are not dragging metal on the roadway.
• Avoid parking or driving on dry grass where hot exhaust components could ignite vegetation.
• Use extra caution with equipment, power tools, and anything that can create a spark.

One spark can become a wildfire. During periods of elevated fire danger, your actions can make a significant difference.
Stay Fire Weather Aware: Conditions can change quickly. Monitor local fire restrictions and weather information and be prepared to act if a wildfire threatens your area.
Help us prevent wildfires.

07/30/2026

We've extended the public review period! The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is now available for public review and comment through Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. We encourage everyone to review the draft and share their feedback.

07/30/2026

🔥Skillet Fire Update and Area Closure🔥
Location: Tally Lake Ranger District, approximately 3 miles northwest of the Good Creek Community.
Start Date: 7/29/2026
Cause: Unknown
Estimated Size: 800 acres

Current Status: The fire was very active overnight with approximately 650 acres of growth to the south since yesterday’s size up. The fire is actively and aggressively burning in heavy dead and down trees and thick timber. Firefighters are observing group tree torching and spotting. The fire is currently growing to the east, threatening primary residences and structures.
Firefighters are evaluating areas to engage the fire, working with heavy equipment to prepare roads to be used as fire control lines. A VLAT (very large airtanker) is ordered to the fire to provide aerial support to ground resources.

Closures: The Flathead and Kootenai National Forests are putting an area closure in effect for public and firefighter safety due to wildfire activity. The area closure includes the following roads and all roads and trails accessed by:
1. Good Creek Road (60)
2. Alder Creek Road (60C)
3. Martin Creek Road (910)
4. Plume Creek Road (2890)
5. West Plume Road (2883)
6. Keith Mountain Road (2875)
7. Miller Creek Road (9650)
8. West Advent Creek Road (3710)
9. Alder Slope Road (3512)
10. Twin Meadows Road (3520)
11. Martin Divide Road (3708)