Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Logs 16 Calls for Service in December

DILLON, Mont. — The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) responded to 16 calls for service during the month of December 2025, with incidents ranging from motor vehicle accidents and utility problems to gas alarms and a vehicle fire.

According to DVFD, calls for service included:

• Dec. 2: I-15 Mile Marker 45 — Multiple slide-off motor vehicle accidents

• Dec. 5: North Montana Street — Gas odor

• Dec. 8: West Center Street — Smoke alarm

• Dec. 11: Kentucky Avenue — Visible smoke

• Dec. 15: Highway 41 Mile Marker 4 — Motor vehicle accident

• Dec. 17: Atlantic Street — Utility problem

• Dec. 17: North Montana Street — Utility problem

• Dec. 17: Laknar & Pioneer — Tree down in roadway

• Dec. 17: Highway 91 North — Utility problem

• Dec. 17: Laknar & Antelope — Utility problem

• Dec. 17: Sunset Drive — Utility problem

• Dec. 17: South Dakota Street — Gas alarm

• Dec. 17: East Chapman Street — Utility problem

• Dec. 21: South Atlantic Street — Electrical fire

• Dec. 25: I-15 Mile Marker 65 — Motor vehicle accident

• Dec. 28: Highway 278 — Vehicle fire

In addition to emergency responses, DVFD reported that December training focused on continued FF1 coursework for new firefighter candidates. During the department’s first monthly training of the year, firefighters also welcomed Magnolia, a First Responder Therapy Dog from the Gallatin Valley.

DVFD members were active in community events throughout the month, including transporting Santa to the Dillon Public Library for holiday festivities and participating in the annual Parade of Lights.

The department closed its report by wishing the community a safe and blessed New Year, while reminding residents to use extra caution when traveling during winter months, as road conditions can change rapidly and without warning.