07/23/2025
FOOLS memebers from across the country attending . What a great experience to meet and see everyone!
Tradesmen aggressively training for the preservation of life and tradition.
07/23/2025
FOOLS memebers from across the country attending . What a great experience to meet and see everyone!
05/05/2025
"It's more than just a job,"
Happy International Firefighter Day!
03/12/2025
Todd Olmstead will be hosting a ropes class in Livingston Montana. Reach out to him at (406) 661-9133 for info or to sign up!
03/09/2025
Upcoming class. April 26th! There are still a few spots left!
03/09/2025
The 406 FOOLS, with the help of , hosted for the ART OF READING SMOKE! We had an outstanding showing with members from all over Montana. 6 departments were represented furthering the education and dedication of the Montana Fire Culture. Thanks, Chief, for coming out!
We look forward to our next class on April 26th when will be teaching Search Beyond the Checkbox in Belgrade! Contact us for more info
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12/30/2024
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The 406 FOOLS, in partnership with Montana Fire Nuggets, will be presenting 2 classes!
First, on March 8th, we will be hosting Ret. Chief Phil Jose at Central Valley Station 1 in Belgrade. Chief Jose will be teaching The Art of Reading Smoke. There is no registration form for this course as we are not limited in numbers.
Cost $25
Then, on April 26th, Central Valley will be hosting us again for Search - Beyond the Checkbox at their training facility for the Hands on Portion. Gear and an SCBA will be required for this course. THIS COURSE WILL MAX OUT AT 20 PARTICIPANTS! So please get your course registrations to me. Reach out and we will send you the form!
Cost
FOOLS members FREE
Non Members $50
Feel free to share these flyers as both of these training sessions are not limited to FOOLS members only!
10/03/2024
Chief Ben Fleagle (FOOLS International President), in partnership with Montana Fire Nuggets and the 406 FOOLS will be presenting FOOLIN' AROUND, a lecture opportunity on November 8th in Helena Montana at the VFW post 10010 (117 W Main St, East Helena, MT 59635). This class will be a wide ranging lecture on everything from leadership to the origins and meaning behind the FOOLS. Class will start at 1 pm and will transition into the social afterwards.
Link to the registration page is in bio
08/09/2024
Chief Ben Fleagle, in partnership with Montana Fire Nuggets and the 406 FOOLS will be presenting a lecture opportunity on November 8th in Helena Montana at the VFW post 10010. This class will be a wide ranging lecture on everything from leadership to the origins and meaning behind the FOOLS. Class will start at 1 pm and will transition into the social afterwards.
07/22/2024
This is a general interest call for an Advanced Ropes class in Livingston this fall. Looking at September or October. Reach out or email [email protected] if you're interested
06/23/2024
Day 2 👊🇺🇲🔥
06/23/2024
Some pictures from day 1. Stoked for day 2. Putting in work in the heat 🔥
06/14/2024
1 week away! Hope to see everyone next week in Livingston! We are doing 2, 1 day classes, both Saturday and Sunday. The class will start at 9 am! We will be going out afterward for some social time! We will have the one and only helping out! Don't miss out on this opportunity to do some HOT forcible entry! 🇺🇲👊
Class Cost: $50 for active FOOLS members
$75 For non FOOLS members
DM us or email [email protected]
Hope to see you there