Montana Fire Trustees Association Providing education resources advice and networking for Fire Trustees throughout Montana since 1989 About The Montana Fire Trustees Association MFTA is the recognized source of administrative education for Rural Fire District and Fire Service Area Trustees. MFTA provides the opportunity to form a statewide network of fellow trustees which provides improved information flow between trustees expands and supports your leadership as trustees and encourages collaboration innovation and learning. Your membership provides access to valuable information that will help your organizations efficiency and effectiveness. Our annual conference offers training and education on many important subjects including interpretation of laws governing Rural Fire DistrictsFire Service Areas available funding sources conduct of Board Meetings responsibilities to employees whether career or volunteer and other subjects vital to the successful operation of Rural Fire Districts and Fire Service Areas.