serving our community since 1969
Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue is an all-volunteer fire department serving the residents and visitors of the Fort Ellis Fire Service Area. Our Fire Service Area encompasses approximately 59 square miles of suburban, rural, farmland, wildland-urban interface, forested areas, and interstate highway east of Bozeman, Montana. We provide structure fire protection, wildland fire protection and suppression, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services. We typically respond to 250-300 service calls per year.
OPen burn Info
Open burning is a serious activity that, when improperly conducted, jeopardizes the safety of local residents and fire department personnel. Therefore, burners are required to follow strict guidelines. Please review all of the information regarding Burn Permits & Fire Restrictions before you conduct any burning in the Fort Ellis Fire Service Area.
Fort ellis residents, Are You Prepared for the Next Wildfire?
Gallatin County Has Funding Available to Help Residents in the Fort Ellis Wildland Urban Interface Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Impacting Their Property
Studies have shown that treating the area within 100 feet of your home greatly reduces the potential impacts of a wildfire. This is not a program that asks homeowners to clear their properties. If you are interested in participating in this program, you can request a FREE Home Risk Assessment, and Gallatin County staff will meet with you on your property. Mitigation projects could range from hand-thinning areas around your home and structures to larger, forest-thinning-type projects - depending on property size and continuity with neighbors.
Homeowners may then apply for a grant that will cover 60% of their out-of-pocket expenses. If the grant is awarded, Gallatin County Emergency Management (GECM) will provide a list of contractors. A service contract is then developed between the Property Owner and the Contractor. After the work has been performed as defined in the prescription, the property owner pays the Contractor in full and submits a reimbursement request to Gallatin County for 60% of the total cost.
Engage your neighbors - GCEM would be happy to speak to a group of residents in the Fort Ellis Fire Service Area! For more information about Wildfire Mitigation and to learn about these cost-share programs, please visit Wildfire Mitigation – Gallatin County Emergency Management. If you have any questions, please call 1-406-548-0118.
meet YOUR new FIRE station!
On September 28, 2023, Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue Board of Trustees, leadership, firefighters, and members of the public gathered at the department’s annual fall picnic to celebrate the grand opening of the long-awaited new fire station. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our new station fundraising campaign! Thanks to the generosity of many Fort Ellis residents, local businesses, and area grantors, we have raised $1M for the new station. If you were not able to give to the campaign and would like to help please click here.
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