A Note from the Fire Chief

It is that time of year when everybody comes to the Flathead valley to have fun and relax. I want to remind everybody who comes to relax and enjoy what is available to please take the time to get informed and stay informed about weather conditions. This should also include residents that live here. In this area the weather change on the lake can be in just a couple minutes. The change can and will effect how you will get off the lake.

Please take the time to look over your water craft/boat and make sure it is ready to be put in the water. If you have vests in the craft, wear them. Right now the water is moving very fast on the lake, down to the dam and below the dam.

Take the time to let someone know where you are going and when you will return.

The fire department spends a lot of time training for various types of incidents. Your Polson volunteer fire fighters to date have a department average of 72 training hours per member. They have given to the community (as of the end of May) 804 hours just handling calls. They have responded to 84 calls as of the end of May. They are very committed to the community and ready to help when called.

To area residents, with all the moisture that this area has received, there has also been a lot of growth in the grasses, weeds, brush and all ground cover. Please help the fire department by maintaining your property. Cut the tall grass and remove as much brush as possible before everything dries out.

I have driven around and found a lot of properties with very tall grass. In the city limits starting July 1, I will start enforcing the ordinance regarding this.

I am asking all residents to take the time to get your address posted at the end of your drive way and on your house. If any emergency responder has to spend time looking for address that is not posted, it can be disastrous. The lettering should be at least three inches in height so it can be seen from a distance.

Lake County is very lucky to have the amount of volunteers that help various organizations. The volunteers train a lot and work hard to give the very best they can. So when you see a volunteer firefighter, search and rescue, ambulance personnel, or any other emergency responder, please take the time to thank that person for taking the time to make a difference in the community.

Please be safe and have fun.