Bozeman Fire

10/08/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.

10/07/2026

Here's another safe charging tip as part of Fire Prevention Week! Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.

10/06/2026

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Bozeman Fire Department is sharing tips from the National Fire Protection Association. This year's theme is everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

10/05/2026

Are you a fan of Coffee with a Commissioner? We’re brewing up something new: Coffee with City Staff! We’re holding monthly coffee dates for the next few months with various departments to help answer questions and introduce you to the people who help make our city run.

The first in our Coffee series is our amazing Fire Department. Want to hear more about what our response times are looking like, and what’s on the horizon for our department? What about fire safety and whether it’s really ok to be using that frayed phone cord? How many calls do we respond to that DON’T involve actual fire?

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Daily (1203 N Rouse Ave ) to get questions like these answered and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/05/2026

The Bozeman Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org

09/30/2026

Come see what your fire department is all about!

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Bozeman Fire Department is opening its doors and inviting the community to join us for an open house.

Meet our firefighters, explore the station, check out our equipment and get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and resources that help keep our community safe.

Bring the family, ask questions and spend some time with the firefighters who serve our community every day.

We hope to see you there!

October 10, 2026 | 12:00-4:00 p.m. | Station 1- 300 E Oak St.

09/28/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to hear from Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso on leadership, building strong teams and what it takes to lead effectively. Thank you for sharing your time, experience and insight with us.

We’d also like the thank Paul Davis Property Restoration Experts for supporting this event and helping make it possible.

09/25/2026

Summer may be winding down, but August kept our firefighters busy. In August, we had 420 calls, 173 fire inspections and our 90th percentile response time was nine minutes and 21 seconds. We also took part in National Night Out, attended Catapalooza and completed trainings around the area.

09/21/2026

The Bozeman Fire Department invites you to Frank Viscuso’s “Step Up and Lead” Presentation this Wednesday at 8 a.m.

“Step Up and Lead” is a leadership development program by retired Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso, based on his best-selling book of the same name, designed to help organizations build cultures, inspire teams, and equip leaders with practical skills to motivate and guide others.

There is no cost to attend. This training, sponsored by Paul Davis Restoration, will be held in the Bozeman Public Safety Center Training Room at 300 E Oak St.

Please reserve your General Public ticket by clicking on this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-up-and-lead-with-deputy-chief-frank-viscuso-tickets-1988581188867?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you Wednesday morning!

This interactive leadership and culture development program is for leaders, as well as current and future officers at all levels.

09/11/2026

At approximately 4:22 p.m. on Sept. 10, Bozeman Fire was dispatched to a reported chimney fire at 29 E Main Street. Crews arrived on scene and found a small fire in an oven that had extended to the chimney.

Crews quickly extinguished the fire and remained on scene to ensure the fire had not extended into void spaces in the building.

“Bozeman Fire would like to thank Bozeman Police, AMR, Central Valley Fire, Hyalite Fire, Northwestern Energy and local business owners for their help and cooperation during the event,” said Bozeman Deputy Chief of Operations James Short.