Fire District Roles, Responsibilities and Terminations Discussed

SEELEY LAKE – Missoula County Deputy Attorney Matt Jennings spoke to the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Board Feb. 20 and nearly 20 members of the public about the distinction between the Seeley Lake Fire District and the Seeley Lake Fire Company. He made several recommendations on how to better clarify the roles of both entities moving forward. He and Seeley Lake Fire Chief Michael Greer answered questions regarding the recent volunteer terminations.

The Seeley Lake Fire District was created in 1983. This is the entity that volunteers apply to, provides firefighting and medical services to t...