FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any paid personnel on the department?

Yes. There are four full-time employees that work for Red Lodge Fire Rescue out of our 100+ members. The paid staff perform various administration duties, and are also certified advanced-life-support EMS providers. Each paid staff member has a variety of duties that they perform in order to keep the department operating smoothly.

Do you give station tours?

Yes. We enjoy giving tours of the station and our equipment to the public, as well as answering any questions that people may have. Feel free to drop by the station. To ensure someone will be here, you can also call ahead at 446-2320.

Do you allow people to ride-along on the ambulance?

Due to the confidential nature of dealing with people’s medical emergencies, we do not allow the general public to ride along on the ambulance. Only department personnel and EMS students are permitted. If you are interested in becoming an EMT, we will gladly show you our equipment and visit with you about being an EMT.

How many members do you have?

We have around 100 members on our department. Some members perform only EMS duties, some only fire duties, and of course, some perform both fire and EMS duties.

Are your members truly volunteer, or do they receive some stipend pay?

Because we run far more medical calls than fire, and these calls can often last multiple hours (especially interfacility transports) our volunteer EMT’s do receive a stipend for their time. They are paid a flat rate per 911 medical call or transfer. Our firefighters are entirely volunteer.

Are your trainings open to the public?

This depends on the type of training that they wish to attend. For safety reasons, only our members are allowed to participate in trainings such as live fire training, but allowing people from outside the department to attend EMS training for CE hours is considered on a case-by-case basis.