Bozeman Fire Fighters IAFF L613

Bozeman Fire Fighters IAFF L613 IAFF 613 | professional firefighters serving the City of Bozeman 24/7/365. Men requesting membership in the department were voted on by a committee. P. Clark. W. G.

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Historical Note: An organization named the Bozeman Fire Company was established in 1880, and four years later the Bozeman Fire Department was organized as a volunteer group with only 2 paid members. After five yea

rs, an active member could become exempt from call and dues yet still participate in social events and discussion at meetings without voting privileges. For many years a social membership in the department existed, its members also voted on by committee. To raise funds for the department the first Fireman's Ball was held in 1884 and thereafter every year around Thanksgiving. The department had an annual stag banquet each January to review the year's events. The banquet was a very significant social event for the men of Bozeman for many years. In 1911, the Montana State Legislature passed legislation to finance fire relief associations with allocated taxes. In response, the Bozeman Fire Department Relief Association was incorporated in 1912, replacing the department's relief committee. In 1939, after legislation on pensions and wages in the late 1930s was unsatisfactory, the Bozeman Montana firemen joined the International Association of Firefighters Union as Local # 613. The first Fire Marshall (Chief) was A. Alexander succeeded him in 1889 and served until his retirement in 1925 after 41 years service in the department. Chief Alexander was instrumental in many of the advances in the department including : a state of the art centralized fire alarm system in 1910 and total motorization of the equipment by 1914. In 1890, the Fire Department moved into the new City Hall (Opera House) and remained until 1962. There were significant fires in Bozeman in Dec 1887, Dec 1922, 1936 (Nash-Finch building) and Oct,1961, all of which are documented within these records

Firefighters from various departments across the state will gather in Laurel this Saturday to honor those who have given...
06/12/2026

Firefighters from various departments across the state will gather in Laurel this Saturday to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice at the states Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

A new 500-pound bronze statue of a wildland firefighter was installed Thursday at the Montana State Firefighters Memorial in Laurel ahead of a ceremony this Saturday honoring firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

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Today, we share the loss of a trusted colleague, mentor, and, most importantly, a dear friend. John Alston has passed aw...
06/11/2026

Today, we share the loss of a trusted colleague, mentor, and, most importantly, a dear friend. John Alston has passed away leaving great memories and much more.

No matter the emergency, we could always count on John—better known to many of us as "Water 1".
We joked that he only showed up to make sure we didn't mess up our, aka his 😉 water system.
The truth is, John was always there because he genuinely cared. He wanted to support the fire department, help where he could, and make sure our community's needs were met, day or night.

Over the past few months, John shared many thoughts and insights with us as we visited often. What stood out most was his love for family and appreciation for the people around him along with his dedication to serving others.
His impact on this community as the director of the water dept. and on all of us who had the privilege to know him, will be felt for generations to come.
John's legacy will live on every time we think about the water in Bozeman and we remember the kind, genuine, and hardworking person he was.


Thank you, John. We promise to be kind to our water system and to close those hydrants slowly just as you taught us 20+ years ago.

View John M. Alston's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/02/2026

Accident Alert 🚨
Main & Edelweiss
Car VRs Pedestrian
No further info Available, Engine 3 responding along with PD and AMR.

“When firefighters arrived, the fire had already put itself out,” said Josh Charles, a Captain with Bozeman Fire. “It wa...
05/28/2026

“When firefighters arrived, the fire had already put itself out,” said Josh Charles, a Captain with Bozeman Fire. “It was more about ensuring there weren’t any other issues…”. Full story by KBZK TV

Bozeman firefighters battled two fires on Tuesday: a downtown blaze killed 2 pets, injured 1 person; a rare lightning strike sparked 2nd residential fire.

Memorial Day starts off a busy week in the first 24 hours four our crews. Starting around midnight “A” shift has respond...
05/26/2026

Memorial Day starts off a busy week in the first 24 hours four our crews.

Starting around midnight “A” shift has responded to a tragic fatal shooting on Main Street, a couple mutual aid fire requests to assist, numerous emergency medical emergencies, car wrecks, service calls and parade coverage. — the pace hasn’t slowed down.
Thank you to all those working together to keep our communities safe.

Please celebrate responsibly, stay aware of your surroundings while remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸🚒

As released by Bozeman Police Monday the 25thAt 12:44 AM, officers with the Bozeman Police Department were dispatched to...
05/25/2026

As released by Bozeman Police Monday the 25th
At 12:44 AM, officers with the Bozeman Police Department were dispatched to a shooting in front of a local bar at the 200 block of E. Main St. It was reported that an individual had been shot at this location, and the shooter had fled the scene in a vehicle. Law enforcement arrived at the location and began life-saving efforts.

The suspect was quickly located, stopped, and placed into custody. The victim was transported to Bozeman Health Deaconess where they were pronounced dead. Based on the initial stages of the investigation, a 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with deliberate homicide. Currently, there is no further risk to the public.

This investigation is still ongoing at this time. The Bozeman Police Department mourns with our community over this tragic loss of life. Our agency strives to keep our community a safe and livable place for those who live, work, and recreate in our city. With the assistance of neighboring agencies, we were able to quickly identify, locate, and detain the individual responsible for this act. We ask any member of the public who may have witnessed this incident or have additional information to report it to the Bozeman Police Department. Additional information will be made available as our investigation allows.

Bozeman Fire Engine 1, Battalion 1 and AMR were also assigned for advanced life support needs and transport.

Retired Fire Captain from Bozeman and Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters President Emeritus Joel Fassbi...
05/19/2026

Retired Fire Captain from Bozeman and Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters President Emeritus Joel Fassbinder continues to find ways to serve Montana firefighters and the local communities around him.

Brother Fassbinder was recently sworn in as a new Fire Commissioner for Central Valley Fire District, continuing a long commitment to public service, labor, and the fire service.

Congratulations, Brother Fassbinder, and thank you for continuing to step up for others.

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