Idaho Fire Protection Forum

02/03/2026

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s ‘When the Sky Turned Black’ captures the heroism of Plainfield firefighters and the lasting impacts of devastating distribution center blaze.

12/17/2025

Hi Matt,

Thank you for letting me speak at the IFPF meeting today. It was great to be back in the group and talking with old friends!
Can you pass on my contact information to the group in case anyone has questions about the new LIV Compliance Review Services or any general questions about LIV? Also, please add my new email to the IFPF mailing list.

Thanks!

Ron Johnson | Director of Industry Solutions

[email protected]

208-982-0726

LivSafe helps fire departments, businesses, and third-party inspectors streamline fire safety compliance with real-time tracking, automation, and collaboration.

12/17/2025

Topic: AHJ Roundtable



Please note that elections will also be held at this meeting so please let us know if you're interested in being a candidate.



Location: Hampton Inn - Meridian

Address: 875 S Allen Street, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 12/17/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle

12/15/2025

On Friday, December 6th, 2025, at 1726 hours, offsite monitoring notified dispatch of a zone 3 fire alarm signal at 1315 N Liberty Street (Liberty Lakes Apartments). Engine 6 on arrival reported smoke in the area, audible alarms, sprinkler activation, and heavy smoke in a first-floor unit of a 3-story wood framed multifamily residential structure. E6 pulled an attack line while Truck 4 searched the apartment finding a smoldering cardboard box on a stove cooktop with a single activated sprinkler holding the fire in check. The apartment was discovered unoccupied. Primary search, check for extension, salvage, and overhaul completed by crews on scene. Alarm and sprinkler system secured by Ladder 5 upon receipt of fire control. No injuries reported as a result of this incident. Potential smoke and fire damages nearly eliminated due to working fire protection systems.



The outcome of this accidental fire serves as another great example of life safety features in action. Thanks for your efforts out there!



Cheers!

11/24/2025

I was asked by Amanda B. from DOPL to send this out so that everyone knows what the current code is on the devices for recall that have been a little confusing lately.

2.27.3.2 Phase I Emergency Recall Operation by Fire

Alarm Initiating Devices

ð22Þ 2.27.3.2.1 In jurisdictions not enforcing the NBCC,

smoke detectors or other automatic fire detectors in environments

not suitable for smoke detectors (fire alarm

initiating devices) used to initiate Phase I Emergency

Recall Operation shall be installed in conformance with

the requirements of NFPA 72 and shall be located

(a) at each elevator lobby served by the elevator

(b) in the associated elevator machine room, a

machinery space containing a motor controller or

driving machine, a control space, or a control room

(c) in the elevator hoistway when sprinklers are

located in those hoistways more than 600 mm (24 in.)

above the pit floor or when required by other applicable

codes or standards to actuate elevator hoistway smoke

relief equipment

NOTES:

(1) 2.27.3.2.1(b): A machinery space containing a motor

controller or driving machine located in the elevator

hoistway or a control space located in the elevator hoistway

requires a fire alarm initiating device regardless of the presence

of sprinklers.

(2) 2.27.3.2.1(c): A fire alarm initiating device is not required in

the pit regardless of the presence of sprinklers.

10/13/2025

Hi Everyone,


Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 starting at 11:30 am



Topic: NFPA 13 Plan Review, What's Needed and Required to be on a Plan by Craig D. Hanson, CFPS with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.

Craig is the Fire Division Manager for WC-3 and lives in Caldwell Idaho. He was a journeyman, fire sprinkler fitter, as well as a fire inspector, fire marshal, and fire plans examiner for several jurisdictions here and overseas.



Location: Hampton Inn - Meridian

Address: 875 S Allen Street, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 10/15/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle

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10/01/2025

09/16/2025

Hi Everyone,



Welcome back from summer break. Reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 starting at 11:30 am



Topic: NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems by Vince Powers with the National Fire Sprinkler Association



Location: *** New Location *** Hampton Inn - Meridian

Address: 875 S Allen Street, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 9/17/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle

06/11/2025

Hi Everyone,



Registration is still open for golfers and sponsors of the IFPF's 26th Annual Hack N' Slice Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Eagle Idaho.



Hack N' Slice Golf Tournament Registration and Details



Sponsorship Packages Available:

Raffle Sponsor: $500
Hole Sponsor with a 4 Person Team: $500
Driving Range Sponsor: $450
Breakfast Sponsor: $450
Lunch Sponsor: $450
Snack & Beverage Sponsor: $250
Hole Sponsor: $200
Individual Golfer: $125
If you would like to donate items to our raffle, you may bring those the day of the event, or you may drop those off to one of our board members at the following locations: Melissa at the Nampa Fire Department or Curtis at Delta Fire.
Player Packages:

4 Person Team: $425
Individual Golfer: $125
Event Agenda:

7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Raffle
2:00 PM Prizes
Event Day Contests:

Men's and Women's Longest Drive
Men's and Women's Closet to the Pin
1st Place Team
2nd Place Team
3rd Place Team
Location:

Eagle Hills Golf Course is located at 605 N Edgewood Ln, Eagle, Idaho 83616
Come join us for a beautiful day of golf, great prizes, amazing people, and a good cause.



Every year fire affects millions of people whether it be a loss of a home, personal belongings, pets, or loved ones. Local burn out funds are there to provide those in need with food, shelter, and necessities after a fire. Idaho Fire Protection Forum is a community of people in the fire protection industry who want to educate and help the Treasure Valley be as safe as possible from fires. IFPF uses this golf tournament as a means to raise money for local burn out funds so that victims of fire can get the care they need. If you are unable to attend please consider donating to help our local burn out funds.

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IFPF Board

05/15/2025

Hi Everyone,



Reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 starting at 11:30 am



Topic: AHJ Roundtable



Location: Comfort Suites - Meridian

Address: 2610 East Freeway Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 4/21/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle

03/17/2025

Hi Everyone,



Reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 starting at 11:30 am



Topic: Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office with Idaho State Fire Marshal Knute Sandahl



Location: Comfort Suites - Meridian

Address: 2610 East Freeway Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 3/19/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle

02/11/2025

Hi Everyone,



Reminder that our next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 starting at 11:30 am



Topic: Elevators with the State of Idaho Elevator Team



Location: Comfort Suites - Meridian

Address: 2610 East Freeway Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Date: 2/12/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch price: $15 - Members and $20 - Nonmembers

* Don't forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle