Missoula Rural Firefighters

C-Shift had a busy Saturday that included two separate rescues, a RV fire and a structure fire response.

The images above portray 1 of 2 river rescues involving a patient falling 30+ feet from the cliffs above the Blackfoot River, sustaining multiple injuries. Crews needed to rappel down to the victim for initial patient care where the patient was treated, packaged and transported via the banana boat (river rescue boat) to the awaiting ambulance.

Thank you to East Missoula Fire firefighters for their assistance.

Missoula Rural Firefighters are trained and ready for all hazards.

Be safe out there.

Our crews responded to a grass fire in the center median at the 109mm on I-90 yesterday that appeared to have been ignited by a dragging trailer chain. Wildland season is here and this is an important reminder to take extra precautions to ensure your safety chains are the appropriate length and not dragging.

Members of L2457 have returned home this week from the at state convention in Whitefish, MT and the New Members Conference in Kennewick, WA.

These opportunities allow our members to connect with our brothers and sisters from around the region, learn from one another and work towards the common goal of a stronger union for our firefighters.

IAFF Local 2457’s statement and news coverage in regard to last night’s Missoula Rural Fire District’s Board of Trustees meeting.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missoula-rural-fire-board-meeting-draws-crowd-amid-questions-over-leaders-departures