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December MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: December 3, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at 7:00P.M. PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 20-10, adopted April 14, 2020 the Board of Trustees is limiting in person participation to its meetings in accordance with the Governor’s Directive and Opinion of the Attorney General. The location of the meeting will be virtual via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting go to:

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Board of Trustees Meeting Documents

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (Addendum)

November MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: November 9, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 at 7:00P.M. PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 20-10, adopted April 14, 2020 the Board of Trustees is limiting in person participation to its meetings in accordance with the Governor’s Directive and Opinion of the Attorney General. The location of the meeting will be virtual via Zoom. To join the Zoom Meeting go to:

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Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (1)

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (2)

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (3)

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (4)

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (5)

 

October MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: October 12, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at 7:00P.M. PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 20-10, adopted April 14, 2020 the Board of Trustees is limiting in person participation to its meetings in accordance with the Governor’s Directive and Opinion of the Attorney General. The location of the meeting will be virtual via Zoom. The meeting ID is 898 2174 7911 and the passcode is 695059. To join the Zoom Meeting go to:

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Board of Trustees Meeting Documents

September MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: September 1, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 7:00P.M. PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 20-10, adopted April 14, 2020 the Board of Trustees is limiting in person participation to its meetings in accordance with the Governor’s Directive and Opinion of the Attorney General. The location of the meeting will be virtual via Zoom. The meeting ID is 898 2174 7911 and the passcode is 695059. To join the Zoom Meeting go to:

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This meeting is open to the public.

 

Agenda items:

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Annexation Requests for the following 12 properties:

5400 Arnica Road, Missoula 59803               11884 Bench Road, Missoula 59808

12029 Bench Road, Missoula 59808              13625 Crystal Creek Road, Clinton 59825

9000 Dark Horse Lane, Missoula 59802        13345 Green Tree Court, Lolo 59847

13890 Hwy 10 E Clinton, 59825                    21644 Hwy 12 W, Lolo 59847

25540 Hwy 12 W, Lolo 59847                       2500 Larch Camp Road, Missoula 59803

2652 Larch Camp Road, Missoula 59803      3489 Trails End Road, Missoula 59803

CLOSE THE OPEN MEETING

 

CALL TO ORDER THE PUBLIC HEARING

  1. MRFD Budget for FY 20-21

 

CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING

 

RE-CALL TO ORDER

 

NEW BUSINESS 

  1. Auditor’s Engagement Letter for the FY19 Audit
  2. Resolution 2020-14 Fee Schedule
  3. Resolution 2020-15 Banking Authority for Trail West Bank
  4. 4th QTR FY20 Budget vs Actual
  5. Resolution 2020-16 FY 21 Capital Improvement Plan
  6. Resolution 2020-17 FY 21 Final Budget
  7. Local 2457 Union Contract
  8. Administration Contracts
  9. Bid for 341 from Superior Rural Fire (and Town of Superior)
  10. Bid for 312 from Polson Rural Fire District
  11. Annexation Requests for the following 3 properties:

12494 Arena Dr, Lolo 59847                          12568 Arena Dr, Lolo 59847

13355 Wildrose Ct, Lolo 59847

Board Packets: 

1-Sept Agenda, July and August Board Minutes

2- July Claims

3 – August Claims

4- Communications

5- Old Business__1 of 2

6- Old Business__2 of 2

7- New Business__1 of 6

8- New Business__2 of 6

9- New Business__3 of 6

10- New Business__4 of 6

11- New Business__5 of 6

12-New Business__6 of 6

Resident Firefighter Opening

Posted: August 26, 2020

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020 Resident Firefighter Academy. The applications are due by 5:00 pm on September 4th, 2020. To apply, email applications to hsather@mrfdfire.org or mail them to Missoula Rural Fire District, 2521 South Ave. W, Missoula, MT 59804. Download the application here.

August MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: August 11, 2020

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Board of Trustees August Meeting Documents (1)

Board of Trustees Meeting Documents (2)

July MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: July 14, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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Board of Trustees July Meeting Documents (1)

Board of Trustees July Meeting Documents (2)

Board of Trustees July Meeting Documents (3)

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED: Entry-level Firefighter

Posted: June 26, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District is establishing an eligibility list for Entry-level Firefighter. The 2020 base salary for Probationary Firefighter I is $55,712 and Probationary Firefighter I/Paramedic is $60,512 (additional salary depending on qualifications). See MRFD links below for more information.

About Missoula Rural Fire District

Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) is located in picturesque Western Montana and proudly serves a population of more than 40,000. MRFD is a full-service fire department covering over 98 square miles in Missoula County.

In 2019, MRFD responded to over 2500 incidents. Many services are provided to the community including Fire, Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services, Technical Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Response. The MRFD Community Risk Reduction Division provides Fire Prevention Services, Inspections, Code Enforcement, Fire Investigation, as well as Fire and Life Safety Education. There are currently five fire stations that operate 24 hours a day.

MRFD’s jurisdiction includes three rivers, Interstate 90, many highways, and a mix of industrial, suburban, and rural including wildland-urban interface areas. Considering the many year-round, outdoor recreational opportunities and the true four-season climate, Missoula Rural Fire District responds to a vast array of incidents on a daily basis. Exceptional ongoing training is of utmost priority so our crews are ready for any situation that may arise.

Missoula Rural Fire District employs a Fire Chief, two Assistant Fire Chiefs, and three civilian administrative positions. Operations include 52 career firefighters who work a 24/48 schedule with a K-day every 9th shift. MRFD is also supported by 24 volunteer firefighters.

The application period opens June 29, 2020, and applications must be received at MRFD Station 1 no later than 5:00 pm MDT on July 17, 2020. For more information, please visit mrfdfire.org.

The Missoula Rural Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.

MRFD Recruitment Process

2020 Entry-level Firefighter Application 

 

June MRFD Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted: June 6, 2020

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

June 9, 2020, 7:00pm

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Board of Trustees June Meeting Documents

June Car Seat Event Cancelled

Posted: May 29, 2020

In response to COVID-19, the Missoula Rural Fire District is canceling the June Car Seat Event. The safety of our community is our primary concern and we hope to resume car seat installations in July. Thank you for your understanding.