Great Falls Fire Rescue

🚨Working Structure Fire on Sunnyside Avenue and 16th St S🚨

GFFR crews are currently responding to a working structure fire. Please stay clear of the area and give emergency responders plenty of room to work. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Great Falls Fire Rescue is proud to announce that former GFFR Battalion Chief and IAFF Local 8 president Dave Van Son was recently named the fire chief of the Atascadero Fire Department. Way to go, Dave, we know you will do well!

City of Atascadero Announces David J. Van Son as the New Fire Chief! | City of Atascadero The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Van Son as the City’s next Fire Chief. Following an internal recruitment process, City Manager James R. Lewis has selected Battalion Chief Van Son to lead the Atascadero Department of Fire & Emergency Services upon the retir...

GFFR June Call and Inspection Report

Operations Calls/Responses:
Fire Calls: 2 working fires
Hazardous Situations: 37
Emergency Medical Calls: 334
Public Service Calls: 101
Rescue Calls: 3 (1 elevator rescue, 1 extrication, 1 confined space)
False Alarm/Good Intent Calls: 111
Law Enforcement Support Calls: 4

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: 592

Fire Prevention Activities:
Public Education: 10 classes taught, over 300 kids educated
Fire Alarm Acceptance: 2
Fire Sprinkler Acceptance: 1
Fire Sprinkler Hydro: 2
Underground Fire Line Flushes: 2
Annual Life Safety Inspections: 27
Mobile Food Vendor Inspections: 2

Please see the informational reminder on the new city requirements for fireworks usage within the City. GFFR encourages everyone to enjoy the 4th, stay safe, and make sure you have adequate safety precautions in place, such as a bucket of water, to ensure fireworks are good and out!

Great Falls reminds residents of new fireworks rules ahead of Fourth of July As Independence Day approaches, the familiar sights and sounds of fireworks are returning to neighborhoods across Great Falls.