Serving since 1909
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is proud and honored to have been able to serve the citizens of Laurel and the surrounding areas for over 100 years. LVFD's main purpose is to provide firefighting and rescue emergency response for the community of Laurel, the 110 square miles surrounding Laurel and to all those who are traveling though and find themselves in need of assistance. In addition, the LVFD provides mutual aid to Billings, Park City, and CHS Industrial Fire Departments; and assistance as needed to several surrounding Fire Departments, including Lockwood, Red Lodge, Columbus, Molt and Joliet.
Mission Statement
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department shall provide superior services to meet the needs of the citizens of Laurel and the contracted areas covered by the department.
Recent Events
December 20, 2010 - The Laurel Fire Department helped Santa Claus deliver almost 1,100 bags of candy and peanuts to Laurel's Preschool and Elementary aged children. Firefighters escorted Santa Claus to area schools delivering the bags and reminding kids to have a Happy and SAFE Holiday season.
October 12,2010 - Ali Guenthner, became the first woman member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. She joins her father, Deputy Chief Will Guenthner, on the department.
October 12, 2010 - Ali Guenthner, Cole Perrigo, Don Ebright and Zack Winchel were appointed by Mayor Ken Olson during the October 12, 2010 Laurel City Council meeting.
June 9, 2010 - Chief Derek Yeager has resigned and will be pursuing his fire service career with the State of Montana. We thank him for his years of service to the department, his visionary guidance and for believing in us. Brent Peters has been named the interim Laurel Fire Chief, and will continue to move the department forward.