Lewiston Fire Department Quickly Knocks Down RV Fire

The Lewiston Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the 1200 block of 16th Avenue at 4:50 p.m. The caller stated the fire was in a fifth-wheel camp trailer and nearby structures could be threatened. Initial crews arrived within 4 minutes and quickly knocked down the fire and searched the trailer. No fire extension was found in nearby structures. The department responded with three structural engines, three ambulances and four chief officers for a total of 19 personnel. The fire cause is under investigation. Damage estimates to the trailer and contents are approximately $45,000. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Big Country News Connection

North Idaho high school students have new opportunity to explore careers in firefighting

The Northern Lakes Fire District (NFLD) is reintroducing an aspiring cadet training program for high school students. According to NFLD, the program will last 72 hours and include a three day mini-academy which will include several emergency and fire response drills. “As we approach the summer, we invite interested youths to watch for our upcoming recruitment advertisements for the Fall 2024 class,” NFLD said. The program is open to high school students in northern Idaho and will train the next generation of Gem State firefighters. In addition to reopening a youth fire academy, a demonstration of the district’s fire boat will take place on May 16 at the Hayden Lake Marina at 5pm in honor of Wildfire Preparedness Month.
KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Memorial to honor first responders in Bonners Ferry

Boundary County Chaplain Corps is hosting a local memorial observance on Friday, May 10. The month of May marks two national memorials that recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement and fire personnel. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend is observed in Emmitsburg, Md., on May 4-5,while the annual candlelight vigil for fallen peace officers will be held May 13 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Here in Bonners Ferry, the Boundary County Chaplain Corps will host the local memorial observance for Idaho peace officers and firefighters at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at the lawn in front of the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office in downtown Bonners Ferry. Those gathered will reflect and read the list of those who lost their lives in the line of duty throughout Idaho’s history and so encourage the living.
Bonners Ferry Herald

Closed burn season starts Friday in North Idaho

Closed burning season starts Friday in North Idaho. From May 10 to Oct. 20, restrictions on controlled burns will be in place to mitigate fires potentially getting out of control. “In Idaho, we close the burn season … because this is typically the time of year when conditions dry out and we need to reduce the chance of an escaped or unwanted fire,” said Idaho Department of Lands Pend Oreille Lake supervisory area fire warden Brian Hicks. While the closed burning season always lasts from May to October, Hicks said that IDL fire wardens in each county have the authority to extend the season later into the year if they deem that conditions are still too dangerous for open burns. During this time frame, permits are required for any burns taking place outside city limits, excluding campfires.
Bonner County Daily Bee