Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department takes delivery of a 2019 Ford F550 4WD wildland firefighting engine on June 20. The $130,000 vehicle is on loan from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and replaces the older DNRC engine at left. Fire Chief Karl “Bud” Siderits said it was a “major” example of how the state agency supports rural communities.
Boulder-Bull Mountain volunteer firefighter Amanda Brown hoses down the remnants of an slash burn that got out of control at 210 Muskrat Rd. Saturday evening. Firefighter Steve Carey said the burn, which was not permitted as required, was contained to one-eight of an acre. Firefighter Mike “Bear” Taylor drove the six-wheel-drive water tender pictured in the background — the first time the vehicle saw service since being delivered June 20. Carey said it was specially built to access such remote residences....
