MISSOULA, Mont. — A Park County Rural Fire truck collided with another vehicle while responding to a wildland fire south of Livingston on August 19 at 11:53 a.m.
According to the fire department's Public Information Officer Danielle Babcox, crews were dispatched to a fire near Caledonia Road due to the potential threat to life and property. Firefighters utilized lights and sirens en route when the incident occurred.
Additional resources were dispatched to the crash scene while some responders continued toward the fire. First responders arrived within minutes to assist both the firefighter and the driver of the other vehicle.
No serious injuries were reported. Both individuals sustained minor injuries including cuts, scrapes, and whiplash. The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Officials urged caution on Highway 89 South, which has seen increased traffic due to growth and tourism. Community agencies stepped in during the incident: Paradise Valley Fire took command of the wildfire response, and Livingston Fire & Rescue provided medical aid and traffic control. Dispatchers, towing services, sheriff's deputies, and the Montana Highway Patrol also played vital roles in managing both emergencies.