Fort Ellis Volunteer Fire Department Contact: Buck Taylor, 406-539-9358

The weekend was a busy one for Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue volunteers east of Bozeman.

On Saturday, February 7th around 3:30 pm, Fort Ellis was called for a fast-moving wildland fire threatening structures north of Interstate 90 at the Jackson Creek exit at Laurel Ranch Road.  Firefighters noted windy conditions on scene. While one shed was lost, fire personnel worked quickly to contain the blaze before it reached any residences. The fire was contained to roughly 40 acres and no injuries were reported.

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th about 4:45pm, a Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue firefighter noticed smoke in the area of Fort Ellis Road south of Bozeman Trail Road and went to investigate.  On arrival in the 1800 block of Fort Ellis Road, he found the corner of a two-story residence on fire with no occupants home. Gallatin County Dispatch was alerted of an active fire on scene.  Firefighters from Bozeman Fire, Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue and Hyalite Fire brought the fire under control and recovered items from the structure for the homeowner. AMR provided a stand-by ambulance. The home was heavily damaged, though no injuries were reported and the family cat was located safely.

Fort Ellis wants to thank the following organizations for assistance throughout the weekend:  Amsterdam Fire, AMR, Bozeman Fire, Bridger Canyon Fire, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department, Gallatin County 911, Hyalite Fire and Montana Highway Patrol.

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