Lockwood Fire was formed as a Fire Service Area in April of 1988. At that time, the personnel consisted of 6 personnel working the “Detroit 56” rotation. In 1989, a district was formed and Lockwood Rural Fire District #8 was officially established. Call volume in 1989 was less than 200 calls for the year. Since then, call volume has increased significantly and the District is experiencing tremendous growth.

Lockwood Fire now operates 2 ambulances with Paramedic service in addition to Fire, Haz- Mat and Rescue. Shift personnel work an average 43 hour work week. (24/48 with 2 “Kelly” days per month)

In 1995, Lockwood Fire Fighters Local 3658 ( IAFF) was organized with 9 members and now has13 active and 2 retired members on its roster. Since organizing, Local 3658 is a member of the Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters and in 2007 became a member of Montana State Firemans Association.

Ranked #13 in the Nation for dollars collected per member in 2008 with $809.00 raised per member. 2009 MDA Fill the Boot- Collected $9,885.00- in the rain!

Lockwood Fire Fighters Local 3658 currently has 5 members out of 13 that contribute to FIREPAC on a monthly basis.