Boise Fire Department
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The Boise Fire Department is the agency that provides fire suppression services within the city of Boise, Idaho and contract services to two suburban fire districts including the city of Garden City and village of Hidden Springs. It is the largest fire department in Idaho. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are provided by the separate county agency, Ada County Paramedics.[4] Currently, Boise Fire Department has 300+ full time employees, 17 Fire Stations, a Hazardous Materials Team, ARFF team, Dive Team and a Technical Rescue Team. The Department serves a population of 236,000 residents in 130+ square miles.
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Operational area | |
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Country | United States |
State | Idaho |
County | Ada |
City | Boise |
Agency overview[1] | |
Established | January 24, 1876 |
Annual calls | 19,400+ (2021)[1] |
Employees | 267 (2021)[2] |
Annual budget | $59,523,387 (2021) |
Staffing | Career |
Fire chief | Chief Mark Niemeyer (2020)[3] |
EMS level | ALS & BLS |
IAFF | 149 |
Motto | "Pride, Dedication, Service" |
Facilities and equipment | |
Divisions | 4 |
Battalions | 3 (9 Battalion Chiefs) |
Stations | 18 |
Engines | 16 |
Trucks | 3 |
Tenders | 2 |
HAZMAT | 1 |
USAR | 1 |
Airport crash | 3 |
Wildland | 8 |
Website | |
Official website | |
IAFF website |
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