Victor Fire and EMS Montana

04/06/2026

EXPECTED WEATHER FOR TUESDAY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1040 AM MDT Mon Apr 6 2026

Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Butte/Blackfoot Region- 1040 AM MDT Mon Apr 6 2026
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger gusts approaching 60 mph are possible.

WHERE...Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains and Butte/Blackfoot Region.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

04/06/2026

Reduced-Smoke Debris Burning Workshop

04/04/2026

A wonderful community turnout for the Annual Easter Egg hunt. May everyone have a wonderful Easter Weekend!!

04/04/2026

Come join us for the annual Easter egg hunt 1 pm Victor Fire hall

03/11/2026

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:24AM MDT until March 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

March 11, 2026 at 09:26:37 MDT
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the Missoula Valley and gusts up to 70 mph in the Bitterroot Valley expected. * WHERE...Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Please refrain from open burning and remember to stay safe!!

03/11/2026

Victor School is looking for a host home with two bedrooms if you can help for one week please contact the school

02/28/2026

OPEN BURNING starts tomorrow March 1st.
You must obtain and activate a burn permit before you burn!!
Please remember Victor Fire District does have portable tanks that you can borrow from the fire department to assist you in your burn for our Victor Fire District residents …. Please contact the hall if you need to check these out for a day!!(406)642-3180
Remember use caution, always check the weather, and be safe in your spring cleanup!!.

01/16/2026

Here are the 2025 statistics for your Victor Fire Volunteers. A busy year. 16% increase in calls from 2024!!

12/24/2025

Victor Fire and EMS would like to wish all of our Victor residents a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Weekend!!
And to our community volunteers Fire doesn’t take a day off, even on Christmas Eve. Whether you’re on duty or celebrating the day with family and friends, the job takes priority — always. Today and every day, we’re recognizing the long shifts, the quiet sacrifices and the families who adjust so first responders like your Victor Volunteers can do their jobs helping the community…Thank you Volunteers for your service and for the impact you make every day in our community. Everyone have a safe and wonderful holiday !!

12/18/2025

POWER OUTAGE - Victor Fire Residents are you still without power - if you need to charge your phones, lanterns, or fill containers with water - you can do so at the fire hall. Please call Chief Roy Perry at 406-369-0541 or PIO Roylene Gaul at 406-381-6888.

12/16/2025

***DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED***
The valley is expected to see increasing wind conditions Tuesday, 12/16, and damaging winds arriving in the evening through the afternoon of Wednesday, 12/17. Gusts of 80mph in the valley and 100mph in the mountains are possible. Damage to infrastructure is expected.

Secure items around your property, and have a plan in case of emergency. Downed trees will disrupt power. Remember that power lines may still be active even while on the ground. Live wires across fences will energize fences as well. Do not approach down wires. Be smart, be safe and have a plan.

12/16/2025

National Weather Service predicting significant winds Tuesday and Wednesday - stay safe !!

⚠️ THREAT FOR DAMAGING WINDS: WEDNESDAY ⚠️

A strong cold front will bring strong to potentially damaging west-southwest winds across North-central Idaho, Western Montana and Lemhi County, ID.

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday

💨 WIND GUSTS:
Valleys: 50-70 mph
Mountains/Divide: 80-100 mph

🚨 KEY THREATS:
Downed Trees/Blocked Roads: elevated risk due to strong winds & wet/unfrozen ground.
Power Outages
Infrastructure Damage

✅ ACTIONABLE STEPS:
Secure loose outdoor items.
Charge electronic devices.
Use extreme caution when traveling and be aware of falling trees/debris.

Stay safe and check the latest updates from NWS Missoula: weather.gov/missoula