09/14/2026
The Billings Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to three separate fires. The first reported 🚨🔥FIRE was a barn fire in Garfield County. We were paged out as mutual aid. 
Shortly after returning back to the station, we were paged out to two additional fires along I-35 near mile markers 202 and 206.
Multiple area agencies were called in for mutual aid, and we want to sincerely thank each department for their quick response, hard work, and willingness to assist. We are extremely grateful for the cooperation and dedication of our neighboring departments.
With conditions remaining extremely dry, we want to remind everyone that we are still experiencing elevated fire danger. Even with the little bit of rain we have received, the risk of fire has not gone away.
Please take a few extra precautions:
* Make sure you are not dragging chains while traveling.
* Check your tires and do not drive on a flat or damaged tire.
* Be extremely cautious with bonfires, burn piles, and anything that could create a spark.
* Never assume a small fire cannot quickly become a large one.
It only takes one spark to start a fire. Please help us prevent unnecessary fires and keep our community, homes, roadsides, and surrounding areas safe.
Stay alert. Stay safe. And thank you to all of the firefighters and departments who continue to answer the call. 🚒
(pictures are from 202 grass 🚨🔥FIRE)