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02/27/2026

02/27/2026

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Come support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation May 2nd in Prineville!
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02/27/2026

We’re excited to share that we’ve just published a brand new story on the Hotshot Stories page of our website.

This powerful excerpt from author Jordan Thomas offers an unfiltered look at life on a Hotshot crew, capturing the grit, tension, humor, and brotherhood that define time on the fire line. This is the first installment in our new weekly series featuring stories from Hotshot authors. Each week, we’ll highlight voices from within our community, preserving firsthand accounts and sharing the depth of experience that makes this profession so unique.

We’re proud to create space for these stories and help carry them forward.

Visit the Hotshot Stories page on our website to read the full excerpt, and check back each week for the next feature.

02/27/2026

🔥Rehder Creek Fire🔥

Location: 16 miles southeast of Roundup, MT
Start Date: 2/26/2026
Cause: Unknown
Size: 5,000 acres
Containment: 0%
40 Total Personnel; 11 Engines; 1 Type 2 Helicopter; 3 Tenders; 2 Dozers

EVACUATION NOTICE
Evacuation orders are now in effect for all residents in the Bruner Mountain Area/Subdivision. The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office is coordinating the evacuation orders, and 911 reverse calls have been sent out to advise people in the area. A shelter is opening at the Roundup Community Center please contact Musselshell County DES for further information.

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority, and the public is asked to avoid Fattig Creek and Rehder Road Area to ensure emergency personnel can safely and effectively perform their work.

CURRENT STATUS
The Rehder Creek Fire started at approximately 3 pm on February 26, 2026, driven by strong gusty winds that caused rapid fire spread. Multiple engines and personnel responded from local, state, and federal agencies. Challenging terrain and limited access to the area have made suppression difficult as crews safely navigate around the fire.

At 10 pm on February 26, DNRC and Musselshell County entered into a Unified Command to coordinate incident response and resources. Winds are expected to continue throughout the day, which may increase fire activity. Structure protection remains in place at the Bruner Mountain Subdivision. Firefighters and heavy equipment will continue suppression efforts by strengthening control lines, protecting values at risk, and scouting for safe access. Aviation resources will assist with water bucket drops and assist grounds crews when conditions allow.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
Winds will begin to increase by late morning Friday with gusts up to 30 to 40 mph.

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02/27/2026

Leadership Beliefs

Having the ability to track when facts contradict your beliefs is a core value of dynamic of leadership growth. In these moments you have the choice to defend your view, or change it. If you choose not to notice these moments in time, you choose not to have the choice. Most decisions are always made based on assumptions; therefore, a responsible competent leader is always looking for where their beliefs might be wrong and watches for their own defensiveness as a clue.

Lead With Confidence Will Spyrison

02/27/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122279848826197917&id=61555937530434

THURSDAY'S TOP GUSTS 💨 A gust over 100 MPH was recorded near the East Glacier area yesterday evening. It was a very windy day for many across central Montana.

Wind will start to decrease from north to south today, but expect gusty codnitons to continue on the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountain Front.

We also saw several new wildfire starts yesterday due to the dry and windy conditions, with causes varying from previous burns to chains. Be careful today with windy conditions sticking around.

02/27/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122279857196197917&id=61555937530434

02/27/2026

🚨 WILDFIRE ALERT — REHDER CREEK FIRE 🚨

A Level 3 GO NOW evacuation order has been issued for the Rehder Creek Fire burning near the 300 block of Rehder Road southeast of Roundup in Musselshell County, Montana.

The fire was reported Feb. 26 and has grown rapidly as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Residents in evacuation zones should leave immediately and follow guidance from local authorities.

Stay safe, stay informed, and monitor official updates.