Molt Volunteer Fire Dept.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Molt Fire provided support on the Windmill Fire today along with crews from Columbus Fire Rescue, Rapelje, Absarokee Fire, Red Lodge Fire, DNRC, multiple air units, and more.

08/07/2026

Stillwater County will move to Stage I fire restrictions countywide beginning at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 7), the Board of County Commissioners announced.

The restrictions, adopted under Resolution 2026-24, prohibit building, maintaining or using open fires and campfires outside of developed or improved recreation sites; smoking outside of enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreation sites or a three-foot cleared area; and the discharge or use of fireworks.

The restrictions apply to all public and private land in the county, with the exception of land within Columbus city limits, which is exempt.

Exemptions also apply to devices solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG that can be turned on and off and are used in a cleared area, and to law enforcement, emergency services and firefighting personnel acting in an official capacity. Other agency-specific exemptions may apply.

Violators face fines of up to $500 and up to six months imprisonment under state law, and can be held liable for fire suppression costs and damages if they start a fire.

The commissioners approved the resolution based on recommendations from the Stillwater County DES Chief David Stamey and local fire chiefs, citing current fire danger conditions. The restrictions will remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Board of County Commissioners.

For questions, contact the DES Chief Stamey at 406-290-8871.

07/26/2026

07/06/2026

Over the 4th of July weekend, MVFD responded to 5 incidents: 1 lightning strike fire that burned more than 50 acres and 4 fires caused by fireworks.

As we head into drier and hotter weather this week, please take care to keep us from getting invited to your festivities!

07/06/2026

07/01/2026

As we all gear up to celebrate the 4th and our Nation's 250th birthday, please keep the fireworks off grassy areas completely. MVFD has already responded to 2 grass fires caused by irresponsible fireworks use in the past week. Please help us keep our community safe!

04/14/2026

Thank you to our dispatchers in Stillwater and Yellowstone counties!

Its that time again to recognize the heroes behind the headsets, the calm in the chaos, the lifeline in our darkest moments. Thank you for being the steady hand behind every call. You are the unseen lifeline connecting our community to help when they need it most. Shout out to all dispatchers, especially at the Stillwater County Dispatch center!