Message from the Fire Chief

Welcome to the City of Billings Fire Department website. We hope you enjoy learning about the many services that our organization provides for our community. You will discover the men and women of our department and 911 center possess drive, dedication, and a strong sense of customer service oriented toward our community, all of which being the focus of our mission. We have eight facilities, including the 911 center, strategically placed throughout our great city to provide the first-class service our citizens deserve. You will find many divisions such as communications, administration, training, operations, and prevention. We are an all-hazards department which means we do more than "just fight fire." 

We provide, but are not limited to:

  • Fire Suppression
  • ALS/BLS Emergency Medical Services
  • Multi-Hazard Rescue response
  • Hazardous materials mitigation
  • Public Education
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire code enforcement
  • SWAT Medic partnership with the Billings Police Department
  • Search & Rescue Paramedic partnership with the Army National Guard

Again, please enjoy our website showcasing the hard work and efforts of our proud men and women. For statistics and performances during the previous years, feel free to explore our Annual Reports.


Stay Safe,

Chief Hoppel

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