Missoula (MT) Fire Department, Police Move to Expand Residency Requirement
Missoula city police officers and firefighters could soon live as far as 60 minutes from the city limits.
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MT Increasing Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Hourly Pay to $15.50
The state of Montana is increasing its base pay for seasonal firefighters to a minimum of $15.50 per hour to help recruit and retain highly qualified personnel.
Wind-Pushed Fires Force Evacuations, Burn Homes in MT
Hundreds of people in the town of Denton were forced to flee flames pushed by strong winds in central Montana on Wednesday.
Cause of MT Amtrak Derailment Still Under Investigation
A preliminary report on an Amtrak train derailment in Montana last month that killed three people and injured dozens more offered no clues about what triggered the accident, but said the train’s emergency brakes were activated and that Amtrak estimated the damage at more than $22 million.
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Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Dragging Billings (MT) Firefighter 100 Yards
Billings police arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove through a blocked zone while dragging a firefighter trying to stop him
Billings (MT) Fire Department Receives $300K Grant from DHS for Hazmat Drones
With the grant, members of the department can now buy a small fleet of drones designed specifically for search-and-rescue operations and assessing accidents involving hazardous materials.
Fire Destroys Roundup (MT) Cafe
An explosive fire destroyed a downtown Roundup cafe and injured a firefighter