Hyalite Rural Fire District Board of Trustees
Chairman: Justin Miller, Current term: 2024-2027
Justin began his service as a fireman back in 2007. He worked his way up from a first time volunteer and ended his fire fighting as a Captain and Command officer. Justin served on the Rae board and now on the Hyalite board. Justin and his wife Jordan have 2 children. Justin is committed to a fiscally responsible and community serving department. Keeping the needs of the fire fighters and the community first.
EMAIL: JMiller@HyaliteFire.org
Vice Chairman: Bob Pailthorpe, Current term 2026 – 2029
Having lived and worked in the Hyalite/Sourdough Fire District for more than 20 years, I have a strong connection to the community and its fire service. I began my volunteer fire service career in the early 2000s, earning Firefighter I and II certifications and serving as a member of the Incident Command Team. As a Trustee, I am committed to representing the citizens of the Hyalite Fire District by helping ensure they continue to receive the high-quality emergency services they expect while supporting the safety and operational readiness of our firefighters. My wife, Diana, and I have two grown sons and enjoy golfing and fly fishing in my spare time
EMAIL: BPailthorpe@hyalitefire.org
Treasurer: Pete Geddes, Current term: 2026-2029
Pete began his service as a trustee on the board of the Sourdough Volunteer Fire Department in 1999 and has served continuously since then. Pete and his wife Julie have three sons, two of whom served as volunteer firefighters. Pete is committed to conducting board business and department operations in a transparent, forward-looking, and fiscally responsible manner.
EMAIL: PGeddes@HyaliteFire.org
Trustee: Jason Jarrett, Current term: 2025-2028
Jason Jarrett came to MSU from eastern Montana in 1982 and stayed. He was a Park Ranger in Yellowstone for 10 years, a volunteer fire fighter and command officer for Rae and Sourdough Fire Departments for 23 years and a Deputy Sheriff. He retired from the Sheriff’s Office in 2019 after 24 years. He has a wife, a dog and two grown sons.
EMAIL: JJarrett@HyaliteFire.Org
Ken Beideman – Ken joins the Hyalite Rural Fire District Board of Trustees for a term of three years. Ken and his wife Diane along with two of their six children moved to Hyalite Foothills in 2019. Ken has served in leadership positions at church as an elder and clerk (board chair). Ken was involved for many years in youth football as an assistant coach.
EMAIL: KBeideman@HyaliteFire.Org
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