Fall Firefighter Academies Scheduled

This coming fall the academies will be offered on the following dates:
Firefighter 1 : September 5 - 13
Firefighter 1 : September 26 - October 3
Firefighter 2 : October 4 - 11
Fire Officer : November 15 - 21

DHS Fire Station Grant

The Department of Homeland Security has released the Guidance for the Fire Station Construction Grant Program totalling $210 million. An overview and the grant guidance & application can be viewed here: http://www.firegrantsupport.com/afscg/

57th Annual Volunteers Convention

Pre-registration deadline is May 15th. Visit www.hamiltonfire.net for more details. A power point presentation is available here

Ron Moore's Extrication Files

From Saturday at the Training Officers Forum, browse and download Ron Moore's Electronic Documents

Montana Mutual Aid Field Operations Guide (March 2009)

The March 2009 MMA FOG is now available for download. download

Akron Brass Manual Cord Reels Recall

Akron Brass (formerly GFE Manufacturing) Manual / Portable Cord Reels (part number preceded with ECR-) manufactured prior to October 17, 2008 have a remote potential for an electrical shock hazard due to an ungrounded metal frame. Units made after October 17, 2008 are grounded and are not affected by this recall. more info

Montana State Fire Chiefs Association ByLaws

The current draft of the MSFCA ByLaws is currently available for review. MSFCA Draft ByLaws 1-21-09 FINAL.pdf

Possible Manifold Defect

Possibly defective 5" X 2 1/2" gated Wye. SB 09-002 Possible Manifold Defect

New Highwood Tender

T-800 Kenworth Tender

Grant Workshop Power Point

The power point presentations used by Ted Young at the grant workshops are now available for download. 2009 AFG Presentation W-S 1 2009 AFG Presentation W-S 2

New Ladder Truck at Big Fork FD

Picture and specifications listed on our apparatus page

Chinook Extrication Equipment

Pictures of Chinooks new setup are avaiable here.
(This page is not recommended for slow internet connections.)

CDC Field Triage Guide

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report with guidelines to ensure that trauma patients with more severe injuries are taken to trauma centers designed to handle those injuries. These recommendations attempt to standardize decision-making at an emergency scene as well as provide some guidance on new technologies like vehicle crash notification systems. Other revisions to the guide include: * Recommendations for the right place and right time to best use crucial emergency care resources. * Vehicle crash damage criteria which can help determine which patients may require care at a trauma center. Field Triage Guide

Fire Suppression Interim Committee 2007-2008 Final Report

The Fire Suppression Interim Committee has finished their report, The Price of Flame. This document explores the suppression costs, resources, and state and federal policies for wildland fires. Final Report

Montana Liquid and Gas Pipeline Assocation Luncheons

Montana Liquid and Gas Pipeline Association will be holding luncheons where local responder will have a chance to learn more about what facilities are in or near your fire district. more information

Montana Fire Services' Mutual Aid, Command, and Field Operations Guide

Now available to download, Montana Field Operations Guide, Nov. 08 Edition.