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PRESS RELEASE – River Bend Drive

March 14, 2024

 

News release prepared by:

Battalion Chief Michael Bowman

 

At approximately 6:09 pm on March 14, 2024, The Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) was dispatched to River Bend Drive in the Bonner area for a reported structure fire with active fire on the roof of a residence.

 

The first arriving engine reported a small two-story residential structure with active burning on the roof. The fire was burning around a wood stove chimney pipe. Within ten minutes of arrival, the initial engine company knocked the fire out. All occupants of the residence had evacuated prior to MRFD units arriving. Crews remained on the scene for a couple of hours making sure the fire had been completely extinguished and not spread into the walls and attic spaces.

 

MRFD responded with two engines, one ladder truck, three water tenders, one command unit and one support unit. MRFD was assisted at the scene by an engine from East Missoula Fire. Some assistance at the scene was also provided by Missoula County Sheriff’s Office and Missoula Emergency Services Inc, (MESI). A total of nineteen firefighters arrived at the scene. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

 

The fire originated adjacent to a chimney pipe, but the exact cause is not determined at this time. The fire is being investigated by fire investigators on the scene. Most of the fire damage was on the exterior of the residence, but there was some fire and smoke damage inside of the home. Damage is estimated at $25,000.00 with $175,000.00 in property saved.

 

While this fire was detected by people outside of the residence, MRFD encourages all homeowners to utilize and install smoke detectors. MRFD also advises people to change batteries in their detectors at least twice per year.

 

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For additional information on this incident or fire safety, please contact MRFD at 406-549-6172.

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

News release prepared by:
Battalion Chief Greg Orr

 

On Sunday, March 10th, 2024, the annual spring ritual of “spring forward” will take place. The Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) would like to remind everyone that changing your clocks is also time for another spring ritual: changing the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Did you know that the death rate per 100 reported home fires was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any working smoke alarms compared to the rate in homes with working smoke alarms (1.18 deaths vs. 0.53 deaths per 100 fires)? In fires where the smoke alarms were present but did not operate, almost half (46%) of the smoke alarms had missing or disconnected batteries. Dead batteries caused one-quarter (24%) of the smoke alarm failures. (Source: National Fire Protection Administration)

At a minimum, standard smoke alarm batteries should be changed at least once a year and preferably twice a year. The fall and springtime changes are great reminders for folks to change their smoke alarm batteries. Here are a few other tips to ensure that your smoke alarm is functioning properly:

  • Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the house, including the basement.
  • Install working smoke alarms in every bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
  • Consider interconnecting your smoke alarms so that if one activates, they all activate. This can be done with hard wiring or through wireless technology.
  • Today’s smoke alarms are more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions yet mitigate false alarms.
  • Smoke rises, so make sure your smoke alarms are installed on the ceiling or high up on a wall.
  • Ensure that everyone in your household knows what the smoke alarms sound like when activated and that they know two ways out of every room.
  • If your smoke alarm is ten years old or older, replace it.

 

Smoke alarms are a relatively inexpensive way to ensure that your family is protected in case of fire, and they can be purchased at any department or hardware store. If you need smoke alarms and cannot afford them, MRFD has a limited number available at no charge. For additional information or for media inquiries, please contact MRFD Station #1 at 406-549-6172.

 

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PSA change your batteries 2024

November MRFD Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

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MRFD October Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

 

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MRFD September Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

 

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MRFD August Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

 

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Board Packet

Aug 9 2022 BOT Packet

BOT AGENDA (updated)

Additional July Claims

Calls for Service Report

MRFD July Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

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June MRFD Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

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May MRFD Board of Trustee’s Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

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Board Packet:

May 10, 2022 BOT Packet

Updated May 10, 2022 Agenda

Addition to claims for April

April MRFD Board of Trustee Meeting

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8th, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting is held at MRFD Station 1, 2521 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59804. Attendees may also join via Zoom:

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