MISSOULA, Mont. — A Park County Rural Fire truck was involved in a crash while responding to a wildland fire on August 19 near Livingston.
According to fire department Public Information Officer Danielle Babcox, at 11:53 a.m., crews were dispatched to a reported fire off Caledonia Road. Firefighters activated emergency lights and sirens while en route, during which one fire truck collided with another vehicle.
Some responders continued to the fire, while additional resources were sent to the crash site. First responders arrived quickly, assisting both the firefighter and the other vehicle's driver.
No serious injuries were reported; both individuals sustained minor injuries, including cuts, scrapes, and whiplash. The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
Officials reminded motorists to be cautious on Highway 89 South, which has seen increased traffic due to regional growth and tourism. Local agencies mobilized to assist: Paradise Valley Fire took command of the wildfire response, and Livingston Fire & Rescue provided medical care and traffic control. Dispatchers, towing services, sheriff's deputies, and the Montana Highway Patrol managed both emergencies.