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ABOUT

As the West continues to experience rapid growth, the surge in population and development often surpasses the local abilities of emergency services. Our employees have seen this first hand working for emergency response organizations in Southwest Montana. Our staff has been on the frontlines leading some of the most progressive and innovative organizations in order to stay out in front of the wave. Whether it be innovative ways to consolidate services, mill levy increases to support more staffing, stations, or equipment, our staff can assist in a variety of scenarios. We have a proven track record of successful grant writing and project implementation to support emergency response funding and capabilities.

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OUR TEAM

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Dustin Tetrault

Founder and Principal

Dustin has been a public safety professional for over 20 years and has worked in many operational and administrative roles. During his career, Dustin has served as Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Warden, Emergency Manager, County Fire Chief, Chief Officer, and Fire Marshal. He is currently the Fire Chief in Big Sky, MT, one of the nation's fastest-developing ski towns. Dustin serves Gallatin and Madison Counties as a Deputy Fire Warden and Emergency Management Duty Officer. Dustin also serves as the primary Planning Section Chief for the Montana DNRC Wildfire Team.  

Education:

  • BS in Public Safety Administration from Franklin University in Columbus, OH

  •  Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Montana 

 

Licenses and Certifications

  • Nationally Registered Paramedic

  • Center for Public Safety, Chief Fire Officer

  • NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

  • Fire Investigator

  • ICC Fire Code Inspector

  • ICC Residential Building Code Inspector

  • ICC Wildland Urban Interface Inspector

  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

  • Advanced Wilderness and Expedition Medicine

  • Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response

  • FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot (Drone Pilot)

  • FEMA Exercise Design and Evaluation

  • FEMA ICS 100-400 

  • FEMA ICS Instructor

  • FEMA Professional Development

  • FEMA Integrated Public Alert Warnings

  • DHS Crisis Management For School-Based Incidents

  • Proboard Incident Safety Officer

  • NWCG Incident Commander T4

  • NWCG Planning Section Chief T3

  • NWCG Task Force Leader

  • NWCG Firefighter Type 1

  • NWCG Engine Boss

  • NWCG Prescribed Firing Boss T3

  • NWCG Firing Boss t

  • Colorado Certified Burner

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Dustin has been integral throughout Southwest Montana in developing emergency response programs, grants, strategic planning, and implementation for numerous organizations throughout his career. He is a tried and trusted leader who pushes the bar when it comes to being innovative and progressive.

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