City of Helena Fire Dept
Mission Statement
We, the members of the Helena Fire Department, proudly continue our tradition as Guardians of the Gulch, by professionally providing a quality, effective, skillful, safe and caring service to protect our community whenever and wherever needed.
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9
October 3-9 is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s event, which is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, will focus on learning the sounds of fire safety. Over the course of the week, the Helena Fire Department will host approximately 800 second graders from around the area for a tour and education session at Station #1.
Contact Information
Fire Department Administration
| 300 Neill Ave. | Helena, MT | 59601 |
| 406-447-8472 | Office | |
| 406-447-8467 | Fax |
helenafiredepartment@helenamt.gov
Lewis & Clark County Area Resources
| State Fire Marshal | 406-444-2050 |
| American Red Cross (24/7) | 1-800-272-6668 |
| Salvation Army | 406-442-8244 |
New Construction Resources
| Fire Marshal | 406-447-8497 |
| Planning Division | 406-447-8490 |
| Building Division | 406-447-8438 |
Existing Business Resources/Inspections
| Deputy Fire Marshal | 406-447-8495 |
| Fire Inspector | 406-447-8495 |
Membership Statement
The Helena Fire Department is a proud member of the Lewis and Clark Rural Fire Council, http://www.lcfirecouncil.org/ and the Tri-County Fire Safe Working Group, http://tcfswg.org/
Employment
Individuals interested in becoming a firefighter with the City of Helena must first pass a written and physical test administered annually by the MT Firefighter Testing Consortium. Those who pass both tests are placed on a hiring eligibility list for twelve (12) months. When an opening is available, individuals on the eligibility list will be notified of the opening and how to apply. Additional information including MT Firefighter Testing Consortium registration and testing dates can be found at www.mtfiretesting.org