Missoula Rural Fire Fighters
IAFF Local 2457
Local 2457 is the labor organization representing the career firefighters of Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD). As a chartered local of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 2457 advocates for the safety, well-being, and professional interests of the firefighters who serve our community.
President — Max Kottwitz
Vice President — Eric Huleatt
Secretary/Treasurer — Tyler Loterbauer
Beyond labor representation, IAFF Local 2457 is actively engaged in community outreach, charitable efforts, and professional development—reflecting our members’ deep commitment to the residents we protect, serve, and live among.
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Interacting With Our Community
Fill the Boot — MDA Fundraiser
In the Fall, our firefighters hit the streets to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Every year, our firefighters have raised on average $13,000 from generous donors with all the proceeds going to MDA.
Operation Warm—Coats 4 Kids
Partnering with Operation Warm and our generous donors, we have been able to work with schools in our community to find children in need of a warm coat for the cold Montana winter. Since the winter of 2020, we have been able to get over 1,000 brand new warm coats to children in need!
Seattle Stairclimb — LLS Fundraiser
Each year, a L2457 team raises money to be able to compete in the Seattle Stairclimb against other fire department teams from across the nation in a race up the 69 flights of stairs of the Columbia Tower. All the money raised from the competition goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our Team has placed in the Top 10 of team scores the last few years.
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