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Wildfire: Ready or Not Free Sessions in Missoula Area

FIREWORKS CLASS
Teachers & Community Leaders: Thanks for joining the Free Master Class on Wildland Fire Science at the Missoula Fire Lab June 21-22. Hands-on learning. UM and OPI Credit. Call Ilana at 329-4831 for info.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
MT DNRC has a Wildfire Tool that can help you keep your home from burning down. FREE. Go Now!

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BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT
DID YOU JOIN US? Osprey Baseball game on Friday., July 26th, 2019 offered free firefighter bobblehead to first 750 people in the gate. Game began at 7 pm. Gates opened at 6 pm. In 2019, we featured a wildland firefighter and a homeowner to symbolize the VIP relationship between the two.

AIR QUALITY INFO
Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has current forecasts & health effects info. PLUS: the Missoula County Air Quality site, part of the Go/No Go for Burning with a Permit.

BBQ Grilling Safety Tips:
Note BBQs not allowed under Stage II Restrictions

WILDFIRE: Your RESPONSIBILITY
Wildire happens across the US, so it may be a matter of time when one threatens your home. Learn actions you can take to reduce your risk to the wildfire. Do your part to protect your home and community now! Check out fireadapted.org.

RESIDENT FIREFIGHTERS
NEEDED IN MISSOULA CO.
Missoula and Frenchtown fire districts invited potential Resident Firefighters* to the Fire-Rescue-EMS Exhibition May 18-21, 2016 in Missoula. *In-station Resident Firefighters. 406-549-6172.

BANNED ON NATIONAL FOREST:
The US Forest Service prohibits the use of Explosives and Exploding Targets on National Forest System Lands in the Northern Region, which includes Missoula County Montana.

DRONES HAMPER FIREFIGHTS
Fire officials warn those who fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS): DO NOT FLY DRONES BY OR NEAR WILDFIRES! Fly one without permission, you could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the ability to protect life, property and natural / cultural resources. Fires could grow larger. Contact your land manager for more info.

BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY
Firefighter appreciation night was a great success on July 7 (2017): The first 750 people in the gates to Allegiance Field for Osprey Baseball got a free Wildfire Pilot Bobblehead. And the Osprey won their game. See you next year.

GPVFD OFFERED EMT REFRESH
The Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire District offered a four-day EMT Refresher on March 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th. Taught by Missoula Emergency Services Inc (MESI). Cost was $35 with meals provided. For info, text 544-3034.

Emergency Medical Technician Refresher in Greenough / Potomac in March 2018

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK:
How OLD is your Smoke Alarm ?
Change 'em every 10 years. Check and change your batteries annually. Be prepared for accidental fire ! Learn more at NFPA.

FOURTH OF JULY Fireworks Safety & Legal Use. The City of Missoula only allows sparklers and poppers. All fireworks are illegal on state and federal lands (parks, recreation areas, etc.). Check with your fire department.

FIREFIGHTER FRANK:
MORE SCHOOL SUCCESS
MCFPA Firefighters were again in kindergarten classrooms fall of 2016. Our firefighters taught fire safety skills to more than 1300 students. Learn more.

Missoula Putt & Pull Tourney raises $$ for Wildland Firefighter Foundation

WILDFIRE: Ready or Not
Folks learned to protect homes from wildfire in April and May from renowned Fire Scientist Jack Cohen. Missoula Elders for a Livable Tomorrow (MELD) spearheaded the series. Stay tuned for your chance to see this fascinating presentation hopefully offered again next year.

PUTT & PULL & A RAFFLE:
Thanks all who participated in the 2019 Putt & Pull (golf and trap shoot) Tourney on April 27th. The event raises funds for fallen wildland firefighters / families through the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Kurt's Polaris donated a Ranger for the raffle. MFD firefighter won this and a Timberline trailer.

FIREFIGHTER HEALTH
Thanks all who contacted their Montana legislators who encourage passage of Senate Bill 160, which brings our state up to par in covering health-related illness for firefighters. Learn more.

WILDFIRE ADAPTED?
City Club Missoula promoted a conversation on Thriving in Fire Country and Living Wildfire Adapted in Missoula on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at the Doubletree. RSVP required to secure lunch.

Thanks all who came. Learn more about City Club Missoula.

MRFD MILL LEVY 2019
Thanks for more emergency response in Missoula County. MRFD officials will be able to hire 10 more firefighters & renew equipment.