Wildland Firefighter Foundation Gallatin Chapter
Gallatin Gala
An evening to honor wildland firefighters & their families.
MAY 1, 2027 • DOORS OPEN 4:30 PM
90 Aviation Lane, Belgrade, MT
A gathering shaped by purpose.
tOGETHER, GENEROSITY BECOMES LASTING IMPACT.
This gala is about more than one night. It’s about standing behind those who stand on the fireline—and the families who stand behind them.
When a wildland firefighter is injured, loses a loved one, faces a long recovery, or comes home carrying the weight of a difficult season, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation is there to help.
Together, our community can turn one night of generosity into lasting support where it matters most.
The Mission • WFF Gallatin Chapter
Support that begins when tragedy strikes.
“Our mission is to honor, support, and assist wildland firefighters and their families through financial aid, physical and emotional support, advocacy, and community.”
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We are a Gallatin Valley based chapter supporting the mission of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Built by members and supporters of the wildland fire community, our chapter brings people together locally to support the firefighters and families who serve on the fireline across Montana and throughout the country.
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Our chapter raises awareness, builds community, and generates financial support for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation through local events, partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising. The funds we help raise support firefighters and families impacted by injury, loss, and other hardships associated with wildland fire service.
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Wildland fire is deeply connected to Montana, our communities, landscapes, and way of life. Every season, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect people, property, and natural resources. Our chapter exists to give our community a meaningful way to stand behind them and ensure firefighters and their families have support when they need it most.
The Reason • Beyond the Fireline
Your gift becomes something real.
When a wildland firefighter is injured, hospitalized, or lost, their family needs more than financial support. They need to be together, stay in their home, and have time to heal.
$150 can mean a night beside a firefighter in the hospital.
$500 can mean a loved one can get on a plane and be there.
$2,500 can mean a family can keep their home for another month.
These aren't just numbers. They're moments of support when families need them most.
Partnerships built around service, not spectacle.
Show up for those who SHOW UP!
For those who want to make a greater impact, we invite individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to join us as Partners. Leadership gifts and event partnerships help maximize what we can ultimately raise for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, providing meaningful support to wildland firefighters and their families when they need it most. It’s a way to show up for the people who show up when the work gets hard.
P A R T N E R
$25,000 - Presenting Partner
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$10,000 - Leadership Partner
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$5,000 Signature Partner
P A R T N E R
$2,500 Supporting Partner
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
A great event takes a community to make it happen. We’re looking for volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves, pitch in, and help make this gala a success.
Whether you can help before the event, lend a hand the night of the gala, or have a particular skill or talent to contribute, there’s a place for you.
Your time matters. Your hands help make the work possible. Together, we can turn one night of community support into lasting help for wildland firefighters and their families.
our current partners
We are proud to recognize Bridger Aerospace as the Official Venue Partner of the 2027 Gallatin Gala, generously hosting this inaugural event at their hangar facility at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
As a Montana-based leader in aerial firefighting, Bridger Aerospace operates on the front lines of wildfire response, supporting firefighters on the ground through specialized aircraft, air attack, intelligence, and technology.
We are grateful for their support in bringing our community together for an evening dedicated to those who serve on the front lines of wildfire.
Saturday May 1, 2027 Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Let this night begin with a promise to
show up.
Bridger Aerospace’s Scooper Hangar, 90 Aviation Way, Belgrade, MT 59714