Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue Volunteers

Fort Ellis Fire/Rescue is an all-volunteer department serving the Fort Ellis Fire Service Area southeast of Bozeman, Montana.
Volunteers are committed to providing high-quality emergency response coupled with excellence in customer care.

Top Row (left to right): Kathy Rogers, Dave Kozicki, Nick Palmer, Frank Boynton, Matt McCalla, Steve Buckner, Mike Cech, Paul Refling, Cody Sauer, Jim Hamilton, Buck Taylor, Sara Martin, Tom Jozsi
Bottom Row (left to right): Laine McNeil, Jill Mangum, Deana Albers, Ben Refling, Jes Sullivan, Miranda Roy, Jerold Surdahl, Al Parker, Scott Fosdal, KO Spear, Mark Johnson
Not Pictured: Colin Howell, Justin Schnelbach, Brian Schnebly, Ryan Cech, Rick Emerick, Joe Russo
2023 New Recruits (not pictured): Kevin Lessard, Carlos Beasley

Apparatus

  • Engine 1-2 Fire Truck

    Engine 1-2

    Engine 1-2 is our structure fire engine. It carries 750 gallons of water with a 1,000 gallon per minute compressed air foam capable pump. It is a 2004 Pierce Saber four-wheel drive chassis and accommodates up to six firefighters.

  • Rescue 1-9 Fire Truck

    Rescue 1-9

    Rescue 1-9 is our first-out apparatus for almost all calls. It goes to motor vehicle accidents, medical calls, and structure fire calls. It carries five firefighters in the cab and contains all medical and rescue gear including the hydraulic tools (Jaws of Life) and low angle rescue equipment. It has limited hazardous materials incident containment equipment and an air system to refill breathing apparatus bottles during structure fires. It is a Pierce medium rescue body on a 2008 International four-wheel drive cab and chassis.

  • Tender 1-5 Fire Truck

    Tender 1-5

    Tender 1-5 carries 2,500 gallons of water and is complemented by a 750 gallon per minute pump. Tender 1-5 was built in 2009 by Rosenbauer in South Dakota on an International chassis. It is class A foam capable and carries multiple hose configurations as well as backup SCBAs and other firefighting equipment.

  • Command 1-7 Fire Truck

    Command 1-7

    Command 1-7 is our newest Command vehicle. It’s a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab pickup with a topper and integrated slide out equipment drawer. This truck is what we call our “Swiss Army Knife” as it goes on most calls and needs to be versatile, agile, and well-equipped. The truck has room for five firefighters and handles the gamut from structure fires, wildland fires, medical, and rescue.

  • Command 1-8 Fire Truck

    Command 1-8

    Command 1-8 is a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban equipped to provide all command functions at Fort Ellis or mutual aid incidents. With three radios, reference materials, and room for command staff, Command 1-8 is another first-out vehicle on most calls. In addition, because of the steep terrain in the eastern end of our Fire Service Area, Command 1-8 carries critical emergency medical equipment and, when needed, can transport a patient down a driveway that cannot be accessed by an ambulance.

  • Brush 1-1 Wildland Truck

    Brush 1-1

    Brush 1-1 is our newest wildland brush engine replacing our oldest (retired) brush engine. It is a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500 crew cab. It is outfitted with a DNRC Hybrid fire body which has a multi-stage pump, 500-gallon water tank, hose reel, and any tools needed to fight wildland/brush fires. The truck has room for five firefighters and is the first crew cab wildland brush engine in our fleet.

  • Brush 1-0 Wildland Truck

    Brush 1-0

    Brush 1-0 is a 2015 Ford F550. It has a 500-gallon water tank and fire pump and is primarily used for wildland fires.

  • Brush 1-3 Wildland Truck

    Brush 1-3

    Brush 1-3 is a Ford F450 with a state-supplied (DNRC) flatbed housing a 300-gallon tank and fire pump. It is primarily used for wildland fires.

  • Support 1-4 Fire Truck

    Support 1-4

    Support 1-4 is a 2009 International Workstar cab and chassis with a Scorpion attenuator and sign board. It is primarily used to help protect the scene and all emergency personnel and patients during a motor vehicle accident.

  • Support 1-6 Fire Truck

    Support 1-6

    Support 1-6 is a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 that provides critical support for motor vehicle accidents.