Boise Firefighters Local 149

07/21/2026

07/13/2026

Happy Monday Boise! We’re ready to respond to another week of summer, recreate safely as temperatures stay high.

On top of standing guard and fighting wild land urban interface fires threatening our city. Your firefighter’s at the same moment are tasked with responding to structure fires, swift water rescues, technical rescue response, hazardous material response, and life threatening EMS emergencies.

We love this job, thank you for supporting us!

With staffing stretched thin we would like to recognize the spouses and family members who hold down the home front during the summer months. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to do the job we do.

06/24/2026

The Local 149 Burnout Fund is assisting families affected by this incident.

05/21/2026

Today we pause and remember the LODD of SFF Charles “Charlie” Ruffing. 7 years ago today our brother Charlie tragically lost his battle with mental health.

Charlie’s selfless dedication and commitment to serving the community on and off duty will never be forgotten. During his time Charlie was awarded Boise Fire Department Firefighter of the Year and was integral in running L149’s Burnout Fund which still continues to help families to this day.

Charlie’s legacy has had a forever lasting positive impact on our brother and sisterhood of Boise Firefighters. More than ever we’ve learned the importance of supporting each other, especially during the tough times, and looking out for the unseen challenges that each of us may be facing.

Our thoughts and prayers today are with the Ruffing family.

We miss you Brother, we’ll see you again smiling on the fire floor.

01/30/2026

⛳️ Brotherhood. Sisterhood. Friendly Competition. ⛳️

Local 149 Brothers and Sisters — the Organization Committee is excited to bring us together for an Indoor Golf Tournament at XGolf Boise on February 18th from 11:00am–2:00pm. This event is open to all Local 149 members, active and retired, and is all about camaraderie, connection, and a little friendly bragging rights.

🏌️ Format: 2-person scramble | 9 holes
🏆 Prizes for:
• Top 3 teams
• Longest drive
• Closest to the pin

We’ve rented out the entire venue (7 simulators) with room for 42 golfers total. XGolf will be providing appetizers and small plates, and the bar will be fully stocked, with additional food available for purchase.

Don’t have a partner? No problem — sign up solo and team up before or at the event.

📲 Sign up using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Spots are limited, so jump on it early.

Looking forward to spending a great afternoon strengthening the bonds that make Local 149 what it is. See you on the simulators, Brothers and Sisters! 💪🔥

01/20/2026

Boise Firefighters Local 149 and the Burnout Fund would like to extend a sincere thank you to The National Utilities Contractors Association for their generous $2,000 donation to the Burnout Fund.

Support like this allows Local 149 firefighters to continue standing alongside members of our community when they have been displaced from their homes due to a fire, providing direct assistance when it’s needed most. This donation is a powerful example of what can be accomplished when labor organization partners work together for the greater good.

We are grateful for NUCA’s commitment to supporting firefighters and the communities we proudly serve! 🤝🔥

12/20/2025

11/30/2025

Mark your calendars for December 4th and join us at Payette Brewing! Enjoy a fun time with your Local 149 firefighters while supporting a great cause in the fight against cancer.