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Boulder requires fingerprint background checks for volunteer firefighters under state agreement
Summary
The council approved an agreement with the Montana Department of Justice requiring fingerprint background checks for volunteer members of the City of Boulder Volunteer Fire Department; City Clerk/Treasurer Rosemary Perna said the checks are mandatory.
The City of Boulder voted March 17 to enter an agreement with the Montana Department of Justice requiring fingerprint-based background checks for volunteer members of the City of Boulder Volunteer Fire Department.
City Clerk/Treasurer Rosemary Perna told the council the background checks are mandatory. Mike Taylor moved to approve the agreement and Drew Dawson seconded; the motion carried with four aye votes.
Perna did not detail implementation timelines or costs at the meeting; councilors accepted the agreement as presented. The action will require the fire department to submit fingerprint records per state procedures and the city to coordinate with the Department of Justice on processing.
Staff follow-up is expected to clarify operational details, timelines for collecting fingerprints from volunteers, and any related training or policy updates.
