Fire Prevention, Investigation & Safety
The Fire Prevention Bureau consists of the Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, and a Fire Inspector. The Prevention Bureau is responsible for fire code enforcement, fire investigation, and public fire safety education.
The Prevention Bureau conducts periodic fire and life safety inspections of buildings in the city in accordance with the International Fire Code, conducts fire cause and origin investigations, and provides public fire safety education and training for the community.
Education
We provide fire and life-safety education for all ages. The majority of our public education programs consist of: Fire Prevention Week activities, Hotel/Motel Safety Classes, Food Service Safety Classes, and Fire Extinguisher Classes. The department is also actively developing public service announcement videos, which you can view below.
Home Fire Safety
Home Safety Resources
Home Safety Resources
- Smoke Alarm Installation & Maintenance Tips (PDF)
- Fireplace, Woodstove, and Chimney Safety (PDF)
- Helena Citizen Evacuation Plan (PDF)
- NFPA Fire Escape Planning (PDF)
- Escape Planning (PDF)
- Escape Planning Grid (PDF)
- Home Fire Safety Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Evacuation Plan Resources (PDF)
- After the Fire, Returning to Normal (PDF)
Wildfire Safety
Wildfire Safety Resources
Wildfire Safety Resources
- Wildfire (PDF)
- Wildfire Map (PDF)
- Living in the Wild-Home Safety Tips/WUI (PDF)
- Homeowners' Firesafe Guide for Montana 2010 (PDF)
- How to Make Your Home Fire Safe Checklist (PDF)
- Ready, Set, Go! Montana: Your personal Wildland Fire Action Guide (PDF)
- Evacuating to Safety (PDF)
- Evacuation Zone Map (PDF)
- Living with Fire: Homeowners’ Firesafe Guide for Montana 2018 (PDF)
- Home Builder’s Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones (PDF)
- Fire Adapted Community info
- Firesafe Montana
- The Fire Line: Wildfire in Colorado – 2013
- Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks
- National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook
Fire Prevention and Safety
Fire Prevention and Safety Resources
Contact Us
Title | Contact Name | Phone | |
| General Administration | helenafiredepartment@helenamt.gov | 406-447-8472 | |
| Fire Marshal | Lou Antonick | lantonick@helenamt.gov | 406-558-9386 |
Deputy Fire Marshal | Vince Crudele | 406-594-5427 | |
Fire Inspector | Kurt Sheehan | 406-558-9425 |
Emergency Planning
Evacuations
Emergencies often happen with no warning. It is important that you are prepared to respond quickly and responsibly. Please take time to review the City of Helena's Evacuation Map (below) to help you prepare for an emergency. It is important that you have an evacuation plan, practice that plan, and review it each year.
Notifications
Creating a SMART 911™ safety profile is the gateway to receiving emergency notifications from city and county public safety officials. Once the profile is created, you can add as much or as little information as you want. Being prepared is the key. Click HERE and sign up today to create your public safety profile to receive emergency alerts.