MISSOULA RURAL FIRE DISTRICT – SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION #:21-2. Missoula Rural Fire District is accepting silent auction bids to purchase surplus property. The sale will be held, and all items displayed for review at 2521 South Avenue West at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Friday, June 25th, 2021. Surplus property items include but are not limited to Bobcat Skidsteer, tires, tables, chairs, desks, computer items, old fire hose, etc.

Auction slips will be available on the day of the sale. Questions regarding this sale can be directed to the Administration Office at 549-6172. All items will be sold in “as is” condition with no warranty expressed or implied by the Fire District. Bids will be opened at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 25th, 2021, and successful bidders will be contacted at the end of the sale day.

Winning bidders will be responsible for the pickup of auction items.

A list of items for sale can be found here.

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8^th, 2021 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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Missoula Rural Fire District is establishing an eligibility list for Entry-level Firefighter. The 2021 base salary for Probationary Firefighter I is $56,269 and Probationary Firefighter I/Paramedic is $61,069 (additional salary depending on qualifications). See MRFD Recruitment Process at mrfdfire.org for additional benefits.

About Missoula Rural Fire District

Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) is in picturesque Western Montana and proudly serves a population of more than 35,000. MRFD is a full-service fire department covering over 127 square miles in Missoula County.

In 2020, MRFD responded to over 2600 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 daily. 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 four 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 is now open, and applications must be received at MRFD Station 1 no later than 5:00 pm MDT on July 1, 2021. For more information, please visit mrfdfire.org.

The Missoula Rural Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on 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

2021 Entry Level Firefighter Application

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11^th, 2021 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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Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 13^th, 2021 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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Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9^th, 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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Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9^th, 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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UPDATE: Click the following link to view an edited video of the memorial service: BC Dan Merritt Memorial

All in-person attendees please RSVP through the link above. The current plan is to start an Engine processional at 11 am. It will begin at the Fort Missoula, proceeding east on South Ave to Reserve St, north on Reserve to 3rd St, east on Reserve St to Russell St, north on Russell to Wyoming, east on Wyoming to the parking lot of Allegiance Field. The ceremony will begin at Noon at the end of the procession. The ceremony will take place at Allegiance Field, 700 Cregg Lane. It will last approximately one hour, from 12 pm-1 pm.

In-Person Attendance at the Allegiance Field: All in-person attendees at the event will be required to wear a mask and maintain social-distancing guidelines throughout the event. All attendees, upon arrival, will be assigned to a pod/group by one of the ushers for small-group seating at the event. Please refrain from mingling with other friends, shaking hands, hugs, etc. The only way we can accomplish a safe event for everyone, and abide by the local Health Department guidelines is with cooperation by all.

Processional Route Attendees: If you plan to park along the processional route to watch the procession of apparatus, please do not gather in groups outside of your vehicle. Make sure you are parked in a safe location that is for public parking. We ask that you remain with your vehicle. Thank you. For all other interested people, the event will be live-streamed and broadcasted to allow for viewing at home.

A memorial fund has been set up for funeral costs and other expenses associated with his passing. To donate, click on the following link: BC Dan Merritt Memorial Fund

Missoula Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 12^th, 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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The Missoula Rural Fire District is now utilizing a program that will allow you to help us in providing better service, specific to the needs of your home and family. Community Connect is a website that allows you to input critical information such as home access and family members’ medical conditions, confidentially, and only visible to the MRFD personnel who will be responding. Please visit the Community Connect website at https://www.communityconnect.io/info/mt-missoularural to help us help you!