Montana Vista Fire Rescue

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our firefighter trainees. This loss is deeply felt by our department and by all who had the privilege of knowing Fire Trainee Salaises. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family, and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

If you would like to support the family, a GoFundMe has been set up to help with expenses and to provide assistance during their time of need. Any support—whether through a donation or by sharing the link—is greatly appreciated.

http://gofund.me/6cb7c5930

Thank you for keeping the family and our department in your thoughts as we mourn this loss together.

Donate to In Memory of Melissa Salaises, organized by Enrique Flores My name is Enrique Flores and the Flores/Tapia family, and I are creating this to help wi… Enrique Flores needs your support for In Memory of Melissa Salaises

Turkey Drive Alert! 🦃
Join us on November 20th starting at 8 AM at 13978 Montana (Station 1) for our Montana Vista Fire turkey drive!
Huge thank you to our friends Commissioner Butler and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for helping make this possible.
First come, first served — while supplies last!
See you there, Montana Vista!

Montana Vista Fire Rescue joined MDA Fill the Boot yesterday and will be out again Dec.14 at 1:30pm to demonstrate support join us at the Montana/Tierra Este/Justice intersection. We appreciate the support from our community and are thankful for their generosity. Our department will continue to serve proudly.

Today firefighters conducted live burn training led by TEEX alongside members of Horizon Fire and Northwest County Volunteer Fire Department This training focused on ground floor fire attack, ascending fire attack, primary search, and hydraulic ventilation. Firefighters regularly train tactics and techniques to ensure they remain proficient and provide extraordinary service to the community they serve. Montana Vista Fire Rescue would like to extend our gratitude to all who participated and assisted with the training.

Interested in learning more about volunteering, visit montanavista.org.

Recently members of Montana Vista Fire Rescue completed a UTV/ATV safety course alongside deputies from El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. This course addressed the types of UTV/ATV’s available to first responders and how to operate them in a safe manner during emergency response use. Montana Vista Fire extends its thanks to Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX for providing this valuable training to both departments.

Our department demonstrated colleague support this past Saturday, as Montana Vista Fire Rescue and Horizon Fire conducted joint burn training exercises.

Congratulations to our FFII Red Helmets Mario Negroni and Thomas Morris.

Montana Vista Fire Rescue was honored to participate in El Paso's Firefest, and extends gratitude to all who attended in support of local fire departments.

MVFR volunteers showed support for our community this weekend during El Paso's 24-25 Amigo Airsho. Thanks to all who stopped by.

In recognition of Christina Blancas' service, Montana Vista held a memorial service today, honoring her volunteer work and employment at proAction, Life, and UMC.

Yesterday evening, our dedicated firefighters participated in an intense and crucial live fire training exercise. This type of hands-on training is more than just a routine drill—it's an essential part of preparing our team to respond effectively in real-life emergencies.

Live fire training allows our firefighters to practice critical skills in a controlled environment, giving them the experience they need to stay calm and focused under pressure. It helps them understand fire behavior, refine their techniques for entering burning buildings, and enhances their ability to rescue victims and protect property.