Hebgen Basin Rural Fire District

Our next Board meeting is coming up.

🔥 HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WILDFIRES 🔥
Wildfire season is here — now is the time to take steps to protect your home, family, and property. Creating defensible space and reducing fire hazards around your home can greatly improve its chance of surviving a wildfire.
🏠 Focus on the Home Ignition Zones:
🔴 Immediate Zone (0–5 feet)
The most critical area around your home.
✅ Remove flammable plants, mulch, leaves, and firewood
✅ Keep roofs, gutters, decks, and porches free of debris
✅ Use noncombustible materials like gravel or stone near the home
🟠 Intermediate Zone (5–30 feet)
Help slow the spread of fire.
✅ Mow grass and maintain landscaping
✅ Trim tree branches and remove vegetation under trees
✅ Space trees and shrubs apart to reduce fire intensity
🟡 Extended Zone (30–100 feet)
Reduce wildfire intensity before it reaches your home.
✅ Remove dead vegetation and debris
✅ Thin trees and brush
✅ Clear vegetation near sheds and outbuildings
🏡 Fire-Resistant Home Tips:
✔️ Inspect roofs, vents, windows, decks, and siding regularly
✔️ Repair damaged shingles or screens
✔️ Screen vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh to block embers
🚒 Be Prepared:
• Ensure emergency vehicles can access your property
• Create and practice an evacuation plan
• Know multiple evacuation routes
• Review your insurance coverage and document valuables
🌲 Small actions today can make a big difference tomorrow. Protect your home and help keep our community safe.
For more wildfire safety information, visit:
Firewise USA

🚒 Training in Action: Initial Attack Hose Deployment 🚒

Ever wonder what happens in the first critical moments when firefighters arrive at a fire.
This week, our crew trained on initial attack hose deployment—a fundamental skill that allows us to quickly and effectively get water on a fire. This training focuses on speed, coordination, and precision to protect lives and property when every second counts.

👨‍🚒 What does this mean for you?
Faster response times when it matters most
Safer, more efficient fire suppression
Highly trained crews ready for real emergencies

These drills may look routine, but they’re essential to making sure we’re always prepared to serve our community.

We’re proud to put in the work behind the scenes so we can be ready when you need us.