Montana Volunteer Fire Department
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The Butte-Silver Bow Fire division is proud to provide the citizens of Butte and Silver Bow County.The BSBFD consists of a paid fire division and 11 volunteer fire divisions. Within Butte-Silver Bow, the BSBFD acts the communities of Buxton, Centerville, Divide, Melrose, Ramsay, Rocker, Silver Bow, and, although Walkerville is a different municipality, BSBFD helps the community when required.
The volunteer fire departments include Big Butte, Boulevard, Centerville, Floral Park, Home Atherton, Little Basin Creek, Racetrack, Rocker, Terra Verde, Walkerville, and Melrose.
The Fire division in addition works in coordination using Butte-Silver Bow Fire Commission and Fire Advisory Council.
Mission & DivisionsThe mission for the Fire Department is always to give you the greatest amount of fire protection in the shape of avoidance, suppression, and education. Divisions inside the division feature: suppression, prevention, education, communications, and upkeep.
Functions
The functions associated with Fire division include offering manpower and gear to control fires, fire avoidance solutions, building inspections, fire investigation, and distribution of emergency medical solutions.
Personnel
The Butte-Silver Bow Fire division is offered by 35 full-time personnel and over 150 volunteer fire division employees. See the Fire Department team page for a complete roster.
Work
Assessment the program process.
Burn Allow Online Provider
Make an application for a burn license using the State of Montana's on line county burn license and notice solution. Contact the Fire division with any queries.
ISO Rating
Butte-Silver Bow has actually a split ISO Class Rating which will be a 4-5-10 split. If You Reside when you look at the city restrictions with fire hydrants, the ISO score is “4”. If you're within five (5) roadway miles of a fire place, the ISO score is a “5, ” assuming your home is further than five (5) roadway miles the ISO score is “10.” An ISO fire insurance coverage score provides significant savings to companies, property owners, and residents. Contact your insurance provider to validate your ISO Class Rating.