Volunteer Fire Department

The TFVFD was formed in 1914, three (3) years after the City of Three Forks (the “City”) incorporated. During the 1960s, rural residents around the City formed the Three Forks Rural Fire District (the “District”), one of the largest fire districts in Gallatin County. The District encompasses approximately two hundred (200) square miles in Gallatin, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties, including twelve (12) miles of Interstate 90. The TFVFD provides manpower, fire suppression, rescue and other services to both the City and the District. It also houses District-owned equipment.

TFVFD membership may consist of up to twenty-eight (28) volunteer firefighters, including five officers. Both City and District revenues fund TFVFD.

TFVFD responds to an average of 200 calls per year. Of these calls, approximately 27% are motor vehicle collisions or rescues; 27% are calls that have been cancelled while in route; 26% are miscellaneous service calls, spills, or downed lines; 13% are grass or wild land fires; and, 7% are structure fires. The average duration of structure fire calls is four (4) hours. Grass and wild land fires average two (2) hours. All other calls average ninety (90) minutes.

Volunteer Firefighter Application

Fuel Reimbursement Program

Fire Department Business Meeting Minutes

Approved 9/03/2024 Minutes

Draft 10/01/2024 Minutes

For older minutes please contact the City Office.

For agendas, visit the Calendar of Events page.

Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Implements a Junior Firefighter Program!

For many, this program will be the first step in a career with the fire service. Our youth are the future of this Department and we hope you enjoy the experience.

The job expands far beyond just fighting fire. The Department respond to car accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions and many other emergencies in the community. “We are people’s first call when they are having their worst day.” The public expects the Fire Department to respond quickly and courteously, to help them deal with often times the unthinkable. As a Junior Member, you will exemplify the best our community has to offer.

Interested in this opportunity? Click the links below to learn more and apply.

Junior Firefighter Program

Junior Firefighter Application & Parental Waiver