Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Reminding everyone to 'hear the beep where you sleep'

Open burning will begin October 1, 2015. A burn permit is not required, but you must call air quality before you burn (751-8144). We ask people to still be careful. We recommend around the area which you plan to burn, have a water source available and if we have a …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Reminding everyone to 'hear the beep where you sleep'

Open burning will begin October 1, 2015. A burn permit is not required, but you must call air quality before you burn (751-8144). We ask people to still be careful. We recommend around the area which you plan to burn, have a water source available and if we have a …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

From the Chief

Each September is an emotional time for the Bigfork Fire Department. Friday, September 11, 2015, many departments in the valley will be honoring our fallen brethrens. Bigfork Fire Department will be standing in front of our station to honor those that gave their lives that fateful day of 9/11.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

From the Chief

Each September is an emotional time for the Bigfork Fire Department. Friday, September 11, 2015, many departments in the valley will be honoring our fallen brethrens. Bigfork Fire Department will be standing in front of our station to honor those that gave their lives that fateful day of 9/11.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A message from the chief: Summer safety

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

A message from the chief: Summer safety

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Permits for burning will be required as of May 1

Burning Permits will be required Friday, May 1 through Monday, June 30, 2015.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Permits for burning will be required as of May 1

Burning Permits will be required Friday, May 1 through Monday, June 30, 2015.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

One month left for burning

As we approach the month of April, I would like to remind all residents that there is open burning for one more month. Please call Air Quality 751-8144, before you burn. Be sure to have an adequate water supply and appropriate tools on hand when you burn. Beginning May 1, …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

One month left for burning

As we approach the month of April, I would like to remind all residents that there is open burning for one more month. Please call Air Quality 751-8144, before you burn. Be sure to have an adequate water supply and appropriate tools on hand when you burn. Beginning May 1, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork fire to dedicate new ambulance

Spring is less than a month away. Open burning began Sunday, March 1. A permit is not needed during the months of March and April. A burning permit is required May 1 through June 30.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork fire to dedicate new ambulance

Spring is less than a month away. Open burning began Sunday, March 1. A permit is not needed during the months of March and April. A burning permit is required May 1 through June 30.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Half of house fires start in the kitchen

For the month of February, I would like to discuss “Kitchen Fire Prevention.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Half of house fires start in the kitchen

For the month of February, I would like to discuss “Kitchen Fire Prevention.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fire chief warns beware of carbon monoxide

People in the United States die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fire chief warns beware of carbon monoxide

People in the United States die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Celebrate 12 days of Christmas safety

On the first day of Christmas — ensure your Christmas lights conform to CSA or ULC Standards. If using exterior lights, ensure they are plugged into a GFI-protected outlet.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Celebrate 12 days of Christmas safety

On the first day of Christmas — ensure your Christmas lights conform to CSA or ULC Standards. If using exterior lights, ensure they are plugged into a GFI-protected outlet.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Open burning allowed

Open burning will begin Oct. 1.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Open burning allowed

Open burning will begin Oct. 1.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Open burning closed as July heats up

As of July 1, 2014, open burning will be closed until Oct. 1, 2014. Recreational campfires will be allowed. They must be no bigger than 4’ x 4’ x 4’ and in a fire ring.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Open burning closed as July heats up

As of July 1, 2014, open burning will be closed until Oct. 1, 2014. Recreational campfires will be allowed. They must be no bigger than 4’ x 4’ x 4’ and in a fire ring.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Open burring closed June 30 until Oct 1

Spring is here; the snow is coming off the mountains and making our rivers running high and fast. Bigfork Fire Department wants everyone to enjoy the water but make sure that everyone is wearing personal flotation devices when in and around the water. It appears that we will not have …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Open burring closed June 30 until Oct 1

Spring is here; the snow is coming off the mountains and making our rivers running high and fast. Bigfork Fire Department wants everyone to enjoy the water but make sure that everyone is wearing personal flotation devices when in and around the water. It appears that we will not have …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief cooks up some fire safety tips

For the month of February, I would like to discuss kitchen fire prevention. Fire safety experts tell us that half of all house fires start in the kitchen. Some are electrical of course, but many are cooking related.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief cooks up some fire safety tips

For the month of February, I would like to discuss kitchen fire prevention. Fire safety experts tell us that half of all house fires start in the kitchen. Some are electrical of course, but many are cooking related.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief cooks up some fire safety tips

For the month of February, I would like to discuss kitchen fire prevention. Fire safety experts tell us that half of all house fires start in the kitchen. Some are electrical of course, but many are cooking related.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department calls increased in 2012

People in the United States die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Take the following steps to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department calls increased in 2012

People in the United States die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Take the following steps to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department calls increased in 2012

People in the United States die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. This deadly gas is hard to detect because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Take the following steps to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The twelve days of Christmas safety

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

The twelve days of Christmas safety

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

The twelve days of Christmas safety

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief gives monthly update

With no precipitation for the last several months, we are still in a fire season. Open burning, which was to begin Oct. 1, has been delayed until we get a significant weather change or precipitation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief gives monthly update

With no precipitation for the last several months, we are still in a fire season. Open burning, which was to begin Oct. 1, has been delayed until we get a significant weather change or precipitation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Chief gives monthly update

With no precipitation for the last several months, we are still in a fire season. Open burning, which was to begin Oct. 1, has been delayed until we get a significant weather change or precipitation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork fire chief gives fire safety tips and update

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork fire chief gives fire safety tips and update

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork fire chief gives fire safety tips and update

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department gives thanks

As of July 1 open burning will be closed until Oct. 1.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork Fire Department gives thanks

As of July 1 open burning will be closed until Oct. 1.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A sound that you can live with

Fire Prevention Week will be Oct. 3 to 9. This year’s theme is “Beep Beep Beep... Smoke Alarms: A sound that you can live with.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A sound that you can live with

Fire Prevention Week will be Oct. 3 to 9. This year’s theme is “Beep Beep Beep... Smoke Alarms: A sound that you can live with.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A sound that you can live with

Fire Prevention Week will be Oct. 3 to 9. This year’s theme is “Beep Beep Beep... Smoke Alarms: A sound that you can live with.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Transition going smoothly

The transition of Bigfork Ambulance into the Bigfork Fire Department has gone extremely well. Personnel has had a positive attitude and been working very hard this past month. It will take us several more months to tie up loose ends.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Transition going smoothly

The transition of Bigfork Ambulance into the Bigfork Fire Department has gone extremely well. Personnel has had a positive attitude and been working very hard this past month. It will take us several more months to tie up loose ends.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Transition going smoothly

The transition of Bigfork Ambulance into the Bigfork Fire Department has gone extremely well. Personnel has had a positive attitude and been working very hard this past month. It will take us several more months to tie up loose ends.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Safely celebrate the Fourth of July

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a great success. Bigfork Fire Department would like to thank Friends of Bigfork Fire for their time effort in raising the money for our training facilities.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Safely celebrate the Fourth of July

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a great success. Bigfork Fire Department would like to thank Friends of Bigfork Fire for their time effort in raising the money for our training facilities.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Safely celebrate the Fourth of July

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a great success. Bigfork Fire Department would like to thank Friends of Bigfork Fire for their time effort in raising the money for our training facilities.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Burns require permits through end of June

With the beginning of May, open burning is no longer allowed. From May 1 to June 30, open burning will require a burn permit. Burn permits are available on the internet at www.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Burns require permits through end of June

With the beginning of May, open burning is no longer allowed. From May 1 to June 30, open burning will require a burn permit. Burn permits are available on the internet at www.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Burns require permits through end of June

With the beginning of May, open burning is no longer allowed. From May 1 to June 30, open burning will require a burn permit. Burn permits are available on the internet at www.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Open burning allowed through April

As we approach the month of April, I would like to remind all residents that there is open burning for one more month.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Open burning allowed through April

As we approach the month of April, I would like to remind all residents that there is open burning for one more month.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Open burning allowed through April

As we approach the month of April, I would like to remind all residents that there is open burning for one more month.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

It's that time again: Spring burning season underway

Spring is less than a month away. Spring open burning began Monday, March 1. A permit is not needed during the months of March and April.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

It's that time again: Spring burning season underway

Spring is less than a month away. Spring open burning began Monday, March 1. A permit is not needed during the months of March and April.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

It's that time again: Spring burning season underway

Spring is less than a month away. Spring open burning began Monday, March 1. A permit is not needed during the months of March and April.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Functioning smoke alarms save lives

In the valley last month, there were five structure fires.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Functioning smoke alarms save lives

In the valley last month, there were five structure fires.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Functioning smoke alarms save lives

In the valley last month, there were five structure fires.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

On thin ice: How to stay safe this winter

As we enter our winter months, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers throughout the Flathead Valley freeze over.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

On thin ice: How to stay safe this winter

As we enter our winter months, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers throughout the Flathead Valley freeze over.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

On thin ice: How to stay safe this winter

As we enter our winter months, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers throughout the Flathead Valley freeze over.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Take precautions to prevent holiday fires

It's the season for sharing in fire safety. Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of more than 400 people, injure 1,650 and cause more than $990 million in damage nationally.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Take precautions to prevent holiday fires

It's the season for sharing in fire safety. Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of more than 400 people, injure 1,650 and cause more than $990 million in damage nationally.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Take precautions to prevent holiday fires

It's the season for sharing in fire safety. Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of more than 400 people, injure 1,650 and cause more than $990 million in damage nationally.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

No burning continued through October

It's hard to believe that it is time to write another article about what is happening at the Bigfork Fire Department. With August temperatures in September, the Flathead County Commissioners has extended no burning through the month of October or until we receive significant rainfall.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

No burning continued through October

It's hard to believe that it is time to write another article about what is happening at the Bigfork Fire Department. With August temperatures in September, the Flathead County Commissioners has extended no burning through the month of October or until we receive significant rainfall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

No burning continued through October

It's hard to believe that it is time to write another article about what is happening at the Bigfork Fire Department. With August temperatures in September, the Flathead County Commissioners has extended no burning through the month of October or until we receive significant rainfall.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fire department working for citizens

As the new Fire Chief, I am excited to be in this new position. I have a great paid staff and volunteers. They are truly dedicated individuals. I will be writing a monthly column to let the community know what we are doing at the Bigfork Fire Department.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire department working for citizens

As the new Fire Chief, I am excited to be in this new position. I have a great paid staff and volunteers. They are truly dedicated individuals. I will be writing a monthly column to let the community know what we are doing at the Bigfork Fire Department.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fire department working for citizens

As the new Fire Chief, I am excited to be in this new position. I have a great paid staff and volunteers. They are truly dedicated individuals. I will be writing a monthly column to let the community know what we are doing at the Bigfork Fire Department.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO