Independance Day 2024 Fire Incidents

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: July 5, 2024

CONTACT: Great Falls Fire Rescue 406-727-8070

GREAT FALLS FIRE RESCUE FIRE INFORMATION RELEASE

Great Falls, MT— Despite all the rain the City has received lately, yesterday was still a busy day for Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR). In a 24-hour period, GFFR responded to 33 calls for service, 17 of which came from 10 pm to 7 am. The calls ranged from EMS calls to welfare checks, disturbances, lift assists, an arson fire, grass fires, car fires, and dumpster fires.

GFFR call breakdown for the 4^th of July:

• 17 EMS calls, with 1 GFFR transport
• 6 Dumpster fires
• 2 Car fires
• 2 Grass fires
• 2 Lift assist
• 1 Arson fire
• 1 fire caused by the City fireworks display
• 1 Disturbance
• 1 Welfare check

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