Helena Fire Department

10/16/2026

Reminder, The Montana State Fire Conference is hosting a Public and Family Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 17th from 1000-1200.

👨‍🚒 Explore fire trucks & emergency equipment
🚒 Get an up-close look at the tools firefighters use
🤝 Meet firefighters and fire service professionals
🛠️ Visit with convention vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family — all ages welcome!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

10/13/2026

This week, Helena will be hosting The Montana Fire Service Convention. They are opening their doors to the public for a special Family Day!

Bring the family and get an up-close look at the trucks, equipment, and technology that Montana firefighters use every day. Meet firefighters, explore the latest fire service equipment, and visit with the vendors who help keep our communities safe.

👨‍🚒 Explore fire trucks & emergency equipment
🚒 Get an up-close look at the tools firefighters use
🤝 Meet firefighters and fire service professionals
🛠️ Visit with convention vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family — all ages welcome!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

10/12/2026

It was a busy weekend for our firefighters. With heavy snow and leaves still on the trees, it created additional calls for the weekend. Remember to stay away from any down powerlines and call 911.

10/08/2026

We are happy to make a safer Helena!

From smartphones and tablets to laptops, scooters and e-bikes, rechargeable devices have become a part of everyday life. As Fire Prevention Week gets underway, Helena firefighters are reminding families that the convenience of lithium-ion batteries also comes with important safety responsibilities.

10/07/2026

This year’s Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety. These batteries are found in electric scooters, laptops, phones, toys, electric tools and other products. There are many benefits to these batteries including storing lots of energy in a small amount of space.

Safety Points:
• Safety starts by only using the products recommended cords and batteries.
• Charge batteries on flat surfaces away from any flammable products in ventilated area.
• Unplug the battery once it is fully charged
• When the battery has completed its useful life, dispose of it properly. The city’s transfer station has a battery recycling program which includes lithium ion batteries.

If you see these batteries start to smoke, back away quickly, and call 911.

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10/07/2026

Fire Prevention Week is in full swing teaching fire safety to over 400, 2nd graders!

We’re teaching the real-deal fire safety skills: having an evacuation plan, when to call for help, crawl low when getting out and Stop, Drop & Roll.

Kids also get to watch a firefighter gear up so they know not to run away or hid if we have to come and rescue them.

We are proud of all of our new fire-safety pros!

10/05/2026

Do you have what it takes to be a firefighter?

The minimum requirements to apply for the Helena Fire Department is a valid CPAT and an EMT. The CPAT is a physical agility test with 8 different skills in which a firefighter will encounter during fire operations. Montana's CPAT usually only comes around once a year. We still accept all other validation CPATs, but this one will be the closest. Testing Dates are the 12th and 13th. If you have never done it before, make sure you watch the videos and practice!

🔥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🔥

Think you have what it takes? Now’s your chance to prove it. 💪🚒

The Montana Firefighter Testing Consortium is now accepting registrations for our upcoming Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) in Billings!

📅 CPAT Testing: December 11, 12 & 13
📍 Billings, MT

📅 CPAT Orientation: October 9

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to get registered!

👉 Register now at www.mtfiretesting.org

Commitment. Preparation. Opportunity.
Your path to the fire service starts here. 🔥

10/03/2026

The Helena Fire Department will be doing a smoke alarm canvas between the railroad and Cedar Ave and N. Montana and the interstate.

We will be knocking on doors to make sure residence have working smoke alarms. If they don’t have an alarm, the department will be able to install a new alarm for their protection. If their alarm needs a new battery, we also have batteries!

Thank you to the business that did not want any recognition which will allow us to have this two day event. The department will continue these canvases to make a safer Helena.

🚨🏠 Helena Fire Department firefighters are coming to the neighborhood!

In honor of Fire Prevention Month, Helena firefighters will visit neighborhoods during the first two Saturdays in October to voluntarily check and test smoke alarms, replace batteries and non-functioning alarms, install alarms where needed, and share basic fire- and life-safety information.

This is a voluntary community assistance program—not a code-enforcement inspection. Firefighters will only enter homes with the resident’s permission.

While they’re there, take a few minutes to make sure:

✅ Smoke alarms are tested regularly
✅ Everyone knows two ways out of each room when possible
✅ Household members know what to do and where to go if an alarm sounds

“Prevention is a partnership,” said Fire Chief Corey Parker. “Every alarm we test, every battery we replace, and every resident we educate is an opportunity to reduce risk.”