Montana State University
Safety and Risk Management > Fire/Life Safety

Safety and Risk Management

Montana State University
P.O. Box 170510
1160 Research Drive
Bozeman, MT 59717-0510

Tel: (406) 994-2711
Fax: (406) 994-7040

Fire/Life Safety Officer

Skip Hougland
Tel: (406) 994-7583
Email: hougland@montana.edu

Assistant Fire/Life Safety Officer

Dan Archer
(406) 994-7597
Email: darcher@montana.edu

Fire / Life Safety

Where are we located?

1160 Research Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
Fax: (406) 994-7040

What is Fire/Life Safety Program?

Montana State University's Fire and Life Safety Program is directed at life safety and property conservation.  The program includes a schedule of specific activities determined by nationally recognized fire codes and standards.  The program also includes activities that involve students, staff and faculty in training and fire prevention education.  Additionally, the program includes the frequent testing and inspecting of fire alarm and fire suppression systems.  The Bozeman Fire Department works very closely with the MSU Fire/Life Safety Officer in maintaining a proactive, aggressive approach to fire safety throughout the campus community.

What do we do?

  • Emergency response and evacuation training for staff, faculty and students
  • Fire Code Inspections for campus buildings
  • Fire Extinguisher training and fire safety training for staff, faculty and students
  • Fire Sprinkler inspections in 39 buildings on campus
  • Inspect and service test every fire hydrant (78) on campus annually