Idaho Fire Chiefs Association

10/17/2026

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10/15/2026

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10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

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🚒 One district. One union. One team.

October 1st marks an important milestone for our organization and our community. On this day, Ketchum Fire District and BC South Fire Protection District will officially consolidate to form the Blaine County Fire District, operating as Blaine County Fire & Rescue.

We are incredibly grateful to finally reach this landmark moment. This consolidation is the result of years of hard work, collaboration, and dedication from so many people who helped bring this vision to life.

Every day, we strive to become better for our community and the greater Wood River Valley, and this is one more step in that direction.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this possible. We are excited for what the future holds as one department, united in our commitment to serving our community.

Hailey voters will decide on November 3rd whether the city joins the new district, and we encourage everyone to vote yes.

🚒 Un distrito. Un sindicato. Un equipo.

El 1 de octubre marca un momento importante para nuestra organización y nuestra comunidad. En esta fecha, Ketchum Fire District y BC South Fire Protection District se consolidarán oficialmente para formar el Blaine County Fire District, que operará como Blaine County Fire & Rescue.

Estamos increíblemente agradecidos de haber llegado finalmente a este momento histórico. Esta consolidación es el resultado de años de trabajo, colaboración y dedicación por parte de muchas personas que ayudaron a hacer realidad esta visión.

Cada día nos esforzamos por ser mejores para nuestra comunidad y para todo el Wood River Valley, y este es un paso más en esa dirección.

Gracias a todos los que hicieron posible este logro. Estamos emocionados por lo que nos depara el futuro como un solo departamento, unidos en nuestro compromiso de servir a nuestra comunidad.

Los votantes de Hailey decidirán el 3 de noviembre si la ciudad se une al nuevo distrito, y alentamos a todos a votar sí.

09/28/2026

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We’re honored to celebrate State Fire Marshal Knute C. Sandahl as he marks an incredible 20 years of dedicated service to the people of Idaho. His commitment, leadership, and steady presence have made a lasting impact on communities across the state. We are truly grateful for all he does!

09/04/2026

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HISTORIC CONSOLIDATION APPROVED

September 1 marked a historic moment for Blaine County. The boards of the Ketchum Fire District and BC South Fire Protection District approved an agreement to consolidate the two districts and form Blaine County Fire & Rescue.

“This is a historic moment for Blaine County, and I am proud to have been selected to lead such an outstanding group of people,” said Blaine County Fire & Rescue Chief Crawley. “Our members deserve the credit for what the public is already seeing.”

Since July 1, personnel from Ketchum, Hailey and BC South have been operating together under a joint powers agreement. Through joint operations, shared staffing and cross-training, our members have demonstrated what consolidation looks like in the field while maintaining a consistent standard of professionalism.

Under Idaho law, the consolidation will become effective 30 days after the boards’ approval unless a petition objecting to the consolidation is filed during that period. The petition must be signed by at least 25 percent of the qualified electors of either fire protection district. If a qualifying petition is filed, the consolidation will be decided through a public election.

Hailey voters are also expected to consider a separate ballot measure in November that will determine whether the Hailey Fire Department formally joins Blaine County Fire & Rescue. Until then, Hailey personnel will continue operating alongside the other participating agencies under the joint powers agreement.

“This milestone is worth celebrating, but our work is not finished,” Chief Crawley said. “We will continue working together, serving professionally and earning the public’s trust.”

We are proud of how far we have come and look forward to continuing to serve our communities together.

09/02/2026

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08/28/2026

IFCA Vice President Brian Nickerson met a group of Australian firefighters at the Boise airport. They had been here 5 weeks, helping to fight the Flint and Big Grass fires, heading home. They enjoyed the experience, hoped to come back again. Chief Nickerson thanked them for coming and expressed our appreciation.