Fire Department · Combination
Central Valley Fire District
Belgrade, MT · Gallatin County
Combination agency of 46 career firefighters and support staff, plus 32 volunteer firefighters and EMS members. ISO Class 3 rating applies within 5 road miles of a fire station.
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Department careers page ↗Central Valley Fire District traces its roots to the Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department, organized in December 1906, which for decades relied on a bucket brigade, hose carts, and community fundraisers like the Fireman's Ball before acquiring its first fire engine in 1936. The Belgrade Rural Fire District was formally established in 1947 as one of Montana's earliest rural fire protection districts, and later grew through the annexation of the Reese Creek (1978) and Springhill (1987) service areas, the latter formed specifically for wildland fire suppression. In 2006 the district rebranded as Central Valley Fire District to reflect its expanded territory beyond Belgrade proper.
Today CVFD is a combination agency of 46 career firefighters and support staff alongside 32 volunteer firefighters and EMS members, operating seven stations across roughly 200 square miles of Gallatin County, with Stations 1 and 3 staffed 24/7 and the remainder crewed by reserve and volunteer personnel. The district serves about 36,000 residents in Belgrade, River Rock, Valley Center, Four Corners, Springhill, Reece Creek, and Dry Creek, an area bisected by Interstate 90 and the Montana Rail Link line and home to Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport, mixing agricultural, wildland, recreational, and residential risk. Areas within 5 road miles of a station carry a Class 3 ISO/PPC rating.
The district's mission is "to serve our communities with excellence through the delivery of services to preserve life and property," guided by stated values of family, integrity, trust, and professionalism.
MissionThe Central Valley Fire District serves our communities with excellence through the delivery of services to preserve life and property.
CVFD is a combination career/volunteer department currently accepting applications for reserve EMS and seasonal wildland positions, including EMS Reserve EMT, EMS Reserve Paramedic, and Engine Boss - Seasonal Wildland roles.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employer-paid health reimbursement account; tuition reimbursement for select positions; and retirement plans through FURS and PERS.
What area does Central Valley Fire District serve?
CVFD covers roughly 200 square miles of Gallatin County, Montana, including Belgrade, River Rock, Valley Center, Four Corners, Springhill, Reece Creek, and Dry Creek, serving about 36,000 residents.
Is CVFD a career or volunteer department?
It's a combination agency: 46 career firefighters and support staff work alongside 32 volunteer firefighters and EMS members.
How many fire stations does CVFD operate?
Seven stations, with Station 1 and Station 3 staffed 24/7 and the remaining stations crewed by reserve and volunteer personnel.
What is CVFD's ISO rating?
Areas within 5 road miles of a fire station carry a Class 3 ISO/PPC rating.
When was the department founded?
The Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department was organized in December 1906; the organization was renamed Central Valley Fire District in 2006 after decades of growth and annexation.