Command Chief: Brett M. Waters

Chief Brett M. Waters came to Belgrade in 1994 as the Asst. Fire Chief/Fire Marshal. He became the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal in 1995 upon the retirement of the then current Fire Chief. Chief Waters brings over 16 years of progressive Fire/EMS experience in combination and volunteer Fire/Ambulance department in Montana to Belgrade Fire Department.

Chief Waters has significant expertise in building construction, fire apparatus design and operation, ISO reviews, working with volunteer organizations, fire codes and code management, rural water supply, politics, Montana Fire Codes, wildland/urban interface, ICS and funding sources. Starting in 1978 as a Firefighter/Advanced First Aid provider, Chief Waters has held most positions in the fire service during his tenure.

During Chief Waters term in Belgrade, he has worked out a long-term service agreement with the City of Belgrade to provide Fire/Rescue services, improved training and operational standards with the second busiest airport in Montana in Belgrade, expanded our operational capability on wildland fires, designed and built many pieces of fire apparatus for a full-service fire/rescue department, expanded and improved the fire prevention division, designed and worked on the opening of two additional fire stations, added both volunteer and career staff to continue to provide the best service possible to the customers of the area, and improved relations with all the fire departments in Gallatin County and many in the western US.

Chief Waters has a commitment to outstanding fire/rescue services and never stops striving for the next hurdle to accomplish this level. This commitment is vital to the operation of the Central Valley Fire District/Belgrade City Fire Department. As a 30+ year member of the fire service, he still has a sparkle in his eye when we are providing customer service to our citizens.