Firefighters
MRFD is staffed by two types of Firefighters/EMTs:
The Missoula Rural Fire District is a combination fire department, made up of Career and Resident Volunteer Firefighters. If you have what it takes, we would love to have you join our team!
- 54 Career Firefighter/EMTs who work full-time for the Missoula Rural Fire District.
- Up to 15 Resident Volunteer Firefighters who are typically enrolled in a Fire Science program at the University of Montana. Resident Volunteers live at a fire station and serve on 12-hour shifts, most often in the evening. Resident Volunteers are trained in both firefighting and emergency medical response and work under the supervision of a career firefighter.