News - Missoula Rural Fire District

Map of Big Flat Forest Restoration Project, 2025, showing burn areas, roads, and boundaries.

Prescribed Burn Planned in Missoula Area

Contact Information:
Zachary Bashoor, (406) 369-5162, zbashoor@mtforests.com
Bayley Butler, (406) 596-7299, bayley.butler@mtforests.com

Missoula Rural Fire District Awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds

Missoula Rural Fire District Awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding

Large Pallet Pile Fire - Desmet Road

News release prepared by:
Battalion Chief Michael Bowman

PSA - Back to School Safety Tips

August 25, 2025

Structure Fire - Mormon Creed Rd., Lolo

August 19th, 2025

A sunny landscape with clouds, hills, sprinklers, and a red vehicle on dry grass. Smoke is visible in the distance.

Grass Fire - South of Lolo

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July 4th Firework Safety

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Lancer Structure Fire Media Release

For Immediate Release
Structure Fire 102 Lancer Street in Milltown

Milltown State Park Wildfire News Release

For Immediate Release

Big Flat Structure Fire Press Release

For Immediate Release Structure Fire Contained Quickly by Missoula Rural Fire District June 3, 2025 News release prepared by: Battalion Chief Michael…

Wildland Prep PSA 2025

April 29th, 2024

A blue mobile home with a damaged window, hoses on the ground, and a chair outside. Firefighters in the background.

Press Release - Structure Fire in Lolo Results in Total Loss of Home

April 4, 2025
News release prepared by:
Battalion Chief Ron Lubke

News Release - Change Your Clocks, Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

March 6th, 2025
News release prepared by:
Battalion Chief Greg Orr

News Release - Structure Fire 7763 Bear Drive - Bonner/West Riverside

Feb 13, 2025
News release prepared by:
Fire Chief Paul Finlay