For immediate release: Oct. 14, 2025
Media contact:
Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator
46-595-8963 (cell)
whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov
Media Invitation: Gallatin County Wildfire Mitigation Crew Recognition Event
Gallatin County’s wildfire mitigation crew is wrapping up a successful second season, and we’d like to invite you to a brief recognition event to celebrate their hard work.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, Oct. 16
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Gallatin County Coordination Center – 219 E. Tamarack St. in Bozeman (Please enter on the door on the north side of the building on the parking lot side.)
This season, the expanded Gallatin County Emergency Management crew has:
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Completed 42 home ignition zone projects, hosted four public education events, and conducted over 200 door-to-door outreach activities
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Supported wildfire response efforts on the Nixon Gulch and Elk Creek fires
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Participated in large fire incidents across four states, building valuable skills for our community
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Logged 7,464 total person hours across mitigation, fire response, and overtime activities
The recognition event will highlight these accomplishments and recognize the crew members for their dedication to protecting homes and neighborhoods from wildfire.
We would be delighted to have your team attend to cover the celebration and share the story of their contributions with the community.
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