Helena Fire Department
Helena Fire Department (HFD), located in Lewis & Clark County (Montana) including the areas of Centennial Park, Green Meadow, Lockey Park, Helena, Helena Regional Airport, Helena Valley, South Last Chance Gulch, Springs Meadow Lake State Park, Ramey Park and Ryan Park.
Helena Fire Department was first organized in 1865 as a fire brigade that comprised of bucket brigade, hook and ladder company. The fire brigade disbanded in 1867 due to apathy and lack of community support and then reorganizing in February of 1869 after Helena’s first major fire. The department was formally organized in December of 1872. In 1900 the department transition from a mostly volunteer department to a paid department.