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Custer County Fire gets $50,000 grant for new air supply gear

MILES CITY, Mont. — Custer County Fire said it received a $50,000 grant to buy equipment that supports firefighters during emergency operations. The funding came from the Montana Department of Commerce. Custer County Fire said the money will go toward new equipment that helps provide a safe and reliable air

Park County Rural Fire Chief Honored With ‘Spirit Of Montana’ Award

Park County Rural Fire Chief Honored With ‘Spirit Of Montana’ Award

Livingston, Mont. — Park County Rural Fire Chief Dann Babcox received Governor Greg Gianforte’s ‘Spirit of Montana’ Award on Thursday, April 2nd, as he prepares to step away from his role as fire chief. The award was presented during an afternoon event at the Park County District Fire Station in

Ski bum employed (for first time ever) in drug enforcement

Ski bum employed (for first time ever) in drug enforcement

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Recent MSU graduate and self-proclaimed ski bum Brogan ‘Pow’ Shredder is now the first University president of safety and drug enforcement. According to

Police reports from the week of April 1

Police reports from the week of April 1

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Each week, the University Police Department receives thousands of calls for action. The Excrement took a look at its service log and, in an

Bozeman First Responders To Hit The Ice For Frozen Frontline Hockey Game

Bozeman First Responders To Hit The Ice For Frozen Frontline Hockey Game

Bozeman, Mont. — Bozeman police officers and firefighters are set to take the ice at Haynes Pavilion on Friday, April 3, for the third annual Frozen Frontline hockey game. First responders from the Bozeman Police Department and the Bozeman Fire Department will trade emergency gear for skates and hockey sticks for

SWAT standoff in Missoula neighborhood results in arrest

SWAT standoff in Missoula neighborhood results in arrest

MISSOULA, Mont. — An arrest was made following an hours-long standoff with police in a Missoula neighborhood today. According to a press release from the Missoula Police Department (MPD), patrol officers responded to the 100 block of Camelot Court after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. During the initial

Smith Valley firefighters wrap up wildland training ahead of summer fire season

SMITH VALLEY, Nev. — Firefighters in Smith Valley wrapped up their annual wildland refresher training as they prepare for the upcoming summer fire season. The training reviewed fires from last year, both locally and across the country. Crews focused on fire behavior trends, tactics, structure triage, shelter deployment and aviation safety.