The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a public Rededication on September 18, 2010.

This date corresponds with the original dedication date of the facility 50 years ago, September 12, 1960.

The Anniversary/Re-dedication will highlight the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab’s rich history and its unique role in the world of wildland fire research. The Fire Lab is located on a campus which includes several Forest Service branches as well as other agencies. Our campus, the Missoula Fire, Sciences, & Technology Center, links missions dedicated to the pursuit of wildland fire research and technology development with those who apply the science, technology and fire safety.

Activities associated with the Anniversary/Re-dedication will include demonstrations, historic displays, hands-on activities and tours of the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory and other facilities at the Missoula Fire, Science & Technology Center. The event will also include talks by dignitaries and special guests from the inception era.

The Missoula Fire, Sciences, & Technology Center consists of the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory as well as the following facilities:

• The Missoula Technology Development Center
• The Aerial Fire Depot consists of the Missoula Smoke Jumper Center, Northern Rockies Coordination Center, Northern Rockies Training Center, Northern Region Fire Cache, and the National Weather Service.
• Other neighboring facilities include the National Museum of Forest Service History, Missoula International Airport, Minuteman Aviation, Inc., Neptune Aviation Services, Homestead Helicopters, Inc., and the Museum of Mountain Flying.

Other Links
Save the Date Flyer
Photo History of the Fire Lab

For more information contact the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory at 406-329-4800.