Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Department

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Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer fire department providing fire, rescue, and medical services to the communities of Potomac and Greenough, Montana. We are not a FIRE DISTRICT.

The Greenough Potomac Volunteer Fire Department provides both fire and medical services to an area of about 177 square miles. This area begins at mile marker 10 on Highway 200 near Johnsrud, and extends east to the Missoula and Powell County line. It runs from the Nine-Mile Prarie on the north to the crest of the Garnet Mountains to the south. Within this area there are approximately 570 residences. The Department finances its operation through the assessment of fees. The Missoula County Commissioners established this Department in 1993, under Montana Code 7-332401 (Fire Service Area). The Department then became, and still is, an entity of Missoula County. In a fire district, an evaluation is made of the total value of properties within the district, and then a mill levy is established to determine how much each property owner pays in property taxes for support. Those with larger holdings pay more than those with smaller holdings. We are, rather, a FIRE SERVICE AREA. In a fire service area, a fixed fee is established for particular units within a designated area. Our units are 'resident' and 'business'. The fee for a resident, regardless of type and size, is currently $60.00 per year, and this includes all out-buildings on the residential property. The current fee for a business is $100.00 per year, and we define a business as a place where the public enters to transact business. The Greenough Potomac Fire Department is governed by a five member Board of Trustees. Each member is elected to the Board by the public to serve a three-year term. The Department is managed by a Fire Chief appointed by the Trustees. There are no paid members of this Department as we are a totally Volunteer organization.

10/09/2026

BLM prescribed fire today. 180 acres up the Johnsrud Rd. Smoke visible from Greenough Potomac and lower Blackfoot. Do not call 911, there are resources on scene.

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10/08/2026

Prescribed burn today East of the equestrian center in Greenough. Resources will be on scene. Do not call 911. Highly visible from Highway 200.

10/08/2026

Prescribed BLM burn, today Thursday afternoon. 280 acres to be burned up the Johnsrud Rd. Large smoke visible from Ninemile prairie, Potomac and lower Blackfoot.

Do not call 911, there are resources on scene!

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10/07/2026

PRESCRIBED BURN
Today, 10/7 up Johnsrud Rd. 200 acres of BLM land. A large smoke will be visible from Greenough, Potomac and 11 mm of hwy 200. Do not call 911, there will be resources on scene.

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10/06/2026

PRESCRIBED BURN, today, Tuesday afternoon on Lubrect ground 20-21 acres. Location is north east of the Lubrect main entrance. DO NOT call 911, resources on scene.

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10/06/2026
10/04/2026

Lubrect forest will be lightning a prescribed fire North of the highway today around 1 pm, 8 acres. Resources will be on scene, do not call 911.

09/24/2026

Prescribed fire today on Lubrecht. Do not call 911.

09/14/2026
Open burning is still closed.
09/08/2026

Open burning is still closed.

Fire officials in Missoula County have lowered fire danger from high to MODERATE due to significant amounts of precipitation and projected weather patterns, effective immediately 09/08/2026.

While fire danger has been decreased, officials remain ready and prepared to respond to new starts. All residents and visitors are reminded to exercise caution when using fire recreating. Keep campfires and warming fires small and ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving using the Drown, Stir, Feel method. A reminder that while this area has been experiencing moisture and cooling temperatures, outdoor burning remains closed. Be sure to check Outdoor Burning - Air | Missoula County, MT to find out when burning opens and to acquire the correct permit for your burn.

Fire officials from every agency continue to support each other and the public with suppression and prevention efforts. General outdoor burning remains closed. For information about outdoor debris burning in Missoula County, fire prevention and safety, and wildfire preparedness within Missoula County, please visit MCFPA.org.

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Potomac, MT
59823

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+14062445796

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