CITY OF LIVINGSTON FIRE RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 28TH

City of Livingston Fire Restrictions effective June 28, 2021.

Effective immediately fire restrictions will be put in place for the City of Livingston. These restrictions are necessary because of the extremely dry weather, unprecedented heat and dangerously low fuel moistures that are unusual for this time of year in this area. 

Fire restrictions within the City will include but are not limited to:

• No campfires or recreational fires of any sort.
• No hot work such as welding near any grassy area unless:
  • There is a 30-foot radius clear of any combustible materials
  • Wind speeds must be less than 5 mph
  • Relative humidity must be above 25%
  • There are two fire guards present with pressurized water extinguishers.
• Outdoor cooking is restricted to using a device solely fueled by LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is clear of combustibles within three feet of the device. Pellet-style grills can be used.
• No igniting of any pyrotechnics. Livingston Municipal code states that:

Sec. 11-2. - Fireworks—explosion prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to explode, use or sell firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes, fireworks or similar substances, or other pyrotechnics, or any substance containing chlorate or potash mixture or other similar substance, except toy pistols or guns loaded with caps, within the city; except supervised displays as hereinafter provided.

In accordance with Section 7-33-2206, MCA, a violation of these restrictions may result in the offender being billed for the costs of any emergency and/or fire response.

These restrictions shall remain in place until such time as the extreme conditions abate.

For more information contact

Ken MacInnes, Fire Chief

Livingston Fire Rescue

406-224-2053

firechief@livingstonmontana.org