Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1911
Libby Volunteer Fire Department 119 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 796
Libby, Mt 59923
406-293-9217
Email Us
LVFD Facebook Page

Who we are & what we do

Our Locations

  • Station 1: 119 East 6th Street
  • Station 2: 180 River Run Lane N Hwy 37
  • Station 3: 38137 US Hwy 2 S
  • Station 4: 94 Bobtail Road

Contact Us

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 796
  • Phone: 406-293-9217
  • Fax: 406-293-3219
  • Email Us
  • LVFD Facebook Page

Make a Difference

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? If so, please call or email us to learn more and make arrangements to pick up an application and information packet. You do not need prior firefighting or emergency services experience to become a volunteer firefighter with the LVFD. What you do need is dedication and commitment; a profound passion to serve; and be willing to protect the lives and property of those around you.

Libby Volunteer Fire Department Logo
Meet Our Heroes
Department Officers
Steve Lauer
  Fire Chief
Steve Lauer
  Fire Marshal
Scott Beagle
  First Assistant Fire Chief
Ryan Andreessen
  Second Assistant Fire Chief
Ryan Andreessen
  Training Officer
Eric Uithof
  Department Treasurer
Charlie Berget
  Fire Prevention Officer
John Hibbs
  Secretary
Matt Backen
  Fire Investigator
Tom Wood
  Administrative Assistant
Current Active Volunteer Firefighters
Listed below are our current active firefighters and the year he began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Libby Volunteer Fire Department. Each and every day, these men are available to come to the rescue of those in need. They are our heroes who serve our community with courage, pride, and perseverance.
  • Ryan Andreessen - 2001
  • Matt Backen - 2021
  • Scott Beagle - 1999
  • Neil Benson - 2007
  • Charlie Berget - 2022
  • Jeremy Carey - 2024
  • Ryan Carpenter - 2015
  • Jason Colclough - 2011
  • Dan Davis - 2015
  • Vince DeShazer - 2020
  • Levi Dunkl - 2025
  • Joshua Estrada - 2025
  • John Hibbs - 2015
  • Brian Hobday - 2016
  • Tim Kim - 2011
  • Tom Kumle - 2023
  • Steve Lauer - 1986
  • Mike McCann - 2024
  • Mark Mesh - 2025
  • Adam Orr - 2006
  • Eric Peterson - 2007
  • Jay Roberts - 2025
  • Steve Scheer - 2021
  • Jason Sunell - 2011
  • Eric Uithof - 2015
  • Gary Wood - 1984
  • Joe Wood - 1987
  • Thomas Wood - 1971
Retired Volunteer Firefighters
Listed below are our retired volunteer firefighters who chose to retire after 20 or more years of service. Immediately following each name, are the years he demonstrated exceptional commitment to service and selfless dedication to safeguarding lives and property.
  • Edward Baker  1967 - 1986
  • Paul Brown 1985 - 2015
  • George Clough  1983 - 2007
  • Alan Colclough 1990 - 2015
  • Charlie Comer  1982 - 2003
  • Richard Dutton  1958 - 1989
  • Michael Gehrke  1995 - 2015
  • Curt Jones  1983 - 2009
  • Marc McGill  1972 - 1995
  • Ray Miller  1988 - 2009
  • Howard Pape  1996 - 2016
  • Bob Pival  1972 - 1995
  • Frank Pival  1959 - 1979
  • Jason Place  2001 - 2024
  • Kenneth Preston  1967 - 1995
  • Paul Resch  2001 - 2022
  • Alois Schad  1986 - 2013
  • John Sloan  1956 - 1982
  • Mike Voorhies  1987 - 2007
  • Bill Watt  1979 - 2011
  • George D. Wood  1967 - 1988
In Memoriam
The following list is in memory of the Libby Volunteer Firefighters who have passed away. Immediately following each name, are the years the volunteer firefighter served our community with honor and dignity.
  • Arthur Belmore  1959 - 1966
  • Edward Boyes  1918 - 1938
  • Leonard J. Brown  1937 - 1958
  • Richard Buti  1942 - 1963
  • Robert P. Chapman  1950 - 1973
  • Harold T. Chappel  1944 - 1968
  • Corey Clawson  1989 - 1992
  • James Davidson  1956 - 1986
  • Paul A. Detjens  1943 - 1967
  • Billy J. Dorrington  1947 - 1972
  • Edward J. Driear  1925 - 1957
  • Merritt E. Dutton  1954 - 1979
  • Rudolph C. Engle  1942 - 1960
  • Loren Gompf  1930 - 1952
  • Wesley Habeck  1970 - 1990
  • Lyle Hacke  1969 - 1999
  • John T. Horn  1947 - 1968
  • Kenneth Jaqueth  1955 - 1975
  • Walter H. Kemp  1931 - 1957
  • William Kemp  1967 - 1993
  • Russell L. Little  1928 - 1956
  • Walter F. McCallum  1947 - 1969
  • Harold W. Miller  1920 - 1955
  • James Morey  1967 - 1987
  • Emil B. Muench  1952 - 1972
  • Michiel M. Petrusha  1936 - 1956
  • Raymond F. Pival  1930 - 1954
  • Richard J. Rayome  1936 - 1957
  • Ernest Roberts  1944 - 1967
  • Chauncy Sauer  1956 - 1980
  • Allen Schultz  1956 - 1975
  • John L. Solem  1947 - 1969
  • Gary Swenson  1957 - 1982
  • Hugh Swimley  1955 - 1980
  • Donald Torgison  1950 - 1979
  • Marshall Warrington  1949 - 1970
  • E. Topper Wood Jr.  1961 - 1983
  • Ernest A. Wood  1936 - 1964
  • Frank C. Wood  1938 - 1958
  • George T. Wood  1925 - 1954
  • Richard Wood  1973 - 1996