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HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Red Lodge Fire Rescue Foundation is to provide financial and other support to the Fire, EMS, Search and Rescue and the Community Care program of Red Lodge Fire Rescue and their respective members. 

WHAT WE DO

The Red Lodge Fire Rescue Foundation provides financial and other support to Red Lodge Fire Rescue and its members.  The Foundation is an umbrella organization that conducts fund-raising for the Foundation's activities and the activities of the three divisions of RLFR which include Fire, EMS, Search and Rescue and the Community Care program.  Some things the Foundation does include:​

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

In cases of hardship, the Foundation offers emergency need-based grants and loans to members of Red Lodge Fire Rescue in good standing.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

For children of members of Red Lodge Fire Rescue in good standing, the Foundation offers scholarships to help defray the costs of post-secondary school education or vocational training.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The Foundation supports members seeking advanced training related to their volunteer positions at RLFR or other post-secondary educational opportunities.

Currently, Fire, Search & Rescue, and EMS each has a member association that meets monthly. The meetings are an opportunity to keep skills sharp through training and review of recent calls, to learn about equipment updates, and the review any other important topics.

Donors may specify that their contribution be directed to where it is most needed or to benefit Fire, EMS, Search and Rescue, or Community Care.

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO

Background Story for Dylan Honnoll:
Dylan Honnoll, a 20-year-old from Rogers, Minnesota, was a student at Montana State University. He was an experienced outdoorsman with a tremendous passion for the mountains. On July 12, 2024, Dylan set out to explore the Beartooth Mountains, backpacking the “Beaten Path” trail from East Rosebud Lake to Cooke City. While attempting to cross East Rosebud Creek on a log, he tragically slipped into the fast-moving waters and could not recover.

 

Despite the swift response from local authorities and volunteers, Dylan’s body was recovered eleven days later, on July 23 rd , 2024. The loss of Dylan has left a hole in the hearts of his family, friends, and the greater Red Lodge community. Dylan’s adventurous spirit and kind nature will forever be remembered.


A Message from Jill and Michael Honnoll, Dylan’s parents:

"The days following Dylan’s accident were some of the hardest moments we’ve ever faced as a family. We want to extend our deepest thanks to the men and women of Red Lodge Fire Rescue for everything they did. From the moment they arrived at the scene, we saw firsthand how dedicated they were to bringing Dylan home. They worked tirelessly, and they never gave up on their search.
 

We’ll never forget the way they treated us—not just as a family in need of help, but as people. They were compassionate, patient, and understood the emotional toll this was taking on all of us. They checked in with us, answered our questions, and offered support in ways that went far beyond what we expected. It wasn’t just about the rescue; it was about showing us care in every step of the process.
 

We also want to acknowledge the incredible team of volunteers who showed up to help. These are people who risk their own safety to help others, and we’ll be forever grateful for their selflessness. Red Lodge Fire Rescue is more than just an organization responding to an emergency—they are a vital part of this community, and they made all the difference to us during the most difficult time in our lives. Throughout this awful tragedy we were extremely grateful for the sustained effort put forth by the Red Lodge Fire and Rescue team. We are forever thankful for the closure they gave us and for the care they showed during this heartbreaking journey. Thank you to everyone at Red Lodge Fire Rescue—your efforts and your compassion will never be forgotten."

Contact us

Red Lodge Fire Rescue Foundation

PO Box 318

801 North Broadway Avenue

Red Lodge, MT. 59068

sarah@redlodgefire.com

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