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Missoula Rural Fire District reports lower local calls, reminds residents burn permits are required starting March 1
Summary
Deputy Chief Corey Horsons said Lolo's station logged 25 calls in January (down from 37) while the district is up about 8% year-to-date; he reminded residents that open burning season begins March 1, burn permits cost about $7 and must be activated on burn days.
Deputy Chief Corey Horsons of the Missoula Rural Fire District told the Lolo Community Council that the district's call volume has increased about 8% year-to-date, while the Lolo station specifically had 25 calls in January (down from 37 the prior year).
Horsons reminded residents that open burning season in Missoula County starts March 1, subject to weather and local restrictions, and that burn permits are required and must be activated on days when burning occurs. "I think it's $7, for a burn permit, which is good for the whole year," Horsons said, and noted a QR code and station staff are available to help residents obtain permits.
Horsons also highlighted recent community engagement: the rural district partnered with Missoula City firefighters for a "Fire on Ice" charity event, and he noted that Jack Berry, the son of one of the district's captains, will compete in Nordic skiing at the Paralympics in Milan; Horsons referenced a related fundraising campaign.
Horsons said he will be out next month to attend an accreditation hearing and that the department has been recommended for accredited status, which would make it the second accredited fire department in Montana if confirmed.
The council did not take action on the report; Horsons invited residents to contact the district for burn-permit assistance and to review online resources.
