Fire Reports – cost $6.00

Fire incident reports are considered public record and are available upon request. Fire reports are available at the above address during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• It is suggested that you first call (406) 727-8070 to ensure the report is available.
• You will need to provide the date and the address of the incident.
• Requests can also be mailed to our office. Please complete a records / information request form (PDF) and send it with a check or money order to the above address.

Medical Reports – cost $6.00

Reports involving any type of medical treatment are considered confidential information and are protected by law. These reports may be released only to the patient or an authorized representative or agent of the patient or by court order.

Patient

• The patient may pick up a copy of their records in person by presenting valid photo identification.
• If the patient is a minor child, a parent or legal guardian must present valid photo identification and a birth certificate for the minor patient.
• If the patient is deceased, you must provide a death certificate naming you as the next of kin and provide your photo identification.
• Completed records / information request form (PDF).

Attorney / Insurance Companies

• Please note that all requests from attorneys or insurance companies for medical records and a billing statement must be accompanied by a NOTARIZED RELEASE signed by the patient.
• Requests received for medical records WITHOUT a notarized release will be returned to sender.
• If a notarized release is not available to you, the records will need to be requested by subpoena.
• Please include the patient's name, date of incident and incident location on your request for records.
• Requests can also be mailed to our office. Please complete a records / information request form and send it with a check or money order to the above address.

Fire Investigations Reports – cost $10.00

The following process will be followed for the request of Investigative Reports:

• Contact the Fire Marshal directly to request Investigative Reports at (406) 727-8070.
• The Fire Marshal or his designee will determine when the report can be released.
• A records / information request (PDF) and a subpoena for the report must be completed by the requestor.
• The minimum time frame for Investigative Reports to be complete will be 2-3 weeks. For a larger than normal incident occurrence, that time frame will expand.
• Investigators will not be available for comments or questions regarding incidents without being subpoenaed or receiving a request of deposition.