Bozeman, MT – The City of Bozeman and the Bozeman Fire Department are asking residents to take precautions this summer and the Fourth of July holiday. The Bozeman area continues to experience continued dry and hot weather and the City is urging the community to consider not using fireworks at all this year.  Though this one of the few times a year, when Bozeman residents are legally allowed to use fireworks within city limits, celebrating unwisely, could lead to the loss of life or property.

Bozeman Fire Chief Josh Waldo says, “According the National Interagency Fire Center, in 2020 there were 53,563 human caused wildfires in the United States.  With a record setting heatwave forecasted for next week and heading into the 4th of July amidst seasonal drought conditions across Montana, we’re urging people to celebrate and recreate responsibly this year. While we encourage everyone to have a great 4th of July, we are asking that we all do so safely and take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of fire.”

 
Additional information about Bozeman’s fireworks restrictions can be found in the City of Bozeman Municipal Code and on the City of Bozeman website.
 
Additionally, during this time of year our area 911 dispatch center gets hundreds of calls to report complaints of non-compliance with fireworks restrictions. If they are non-emergency calls they should be directed to 406-582-2000. If emergency assistance is needed, call 911.