FIRE

RLFR FIRE DIVISION

The Fire Division of Red Lodge Fire Rescue provides fire protection, rescue and other emergency service for Red Lodge, Bear Creek, Luther and surrounding area in Carbon County lying within Red Lodge Rural Fire District 7.

The Fire Division's members respond to structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous materials spills, automobile accidents and other types of emergency incidents. They are trained in fire suppression, technical rescue and motor vehicle extrication techniques.

Fire Division members also provide fire inspection services, plan reviews and input on safe property development, hazardous fuels mitigation and reduction projects to prevent wildfires, and a comprehensive community Fire Prevention Program.

Training is the foundation of the Fire Division and our firefighters continually prepare for emergencies of all kinds using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Every day, our team strives to provide prompt, professional service to our community.

If you are interested in joining the Fire Division's team of dedicated volunteers, the Fire Division's recruitment period begins in October of each year. Contact the station or click Join our Team for more details.

FIRE PREVENTION

Fire Prevention

RED LODGE FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Fire Prevention Program (FPP) works to develop and implement methods to reduce the likelihood of loss of life and or property due to fire. In doing so, comprehensive plans are maintained to sustain consistent inspections of commercial property, wildland / urban interface (WUI) areas, and residential and commercial real estate developments. Additionally, the FPP develops and maintains public education, hazard assessment, fuel mitigation, and FireWise community development programs. The FPP is managed by the Assistant Chief - Fire Prevention under the direction of the Fire Chief.

We work to accomplish these goals in several ways: