Idaho State Fire Commissioners' Association

06/16/2026

We said our goodbyes to this Icon of the Middle Valley this last Saturday. Junior was a charter member of the Department and also one of the first appointed commissioners when the district was formed back in 1976.

Its so easy to forget all the ones that came before us, the ones that gave us all the foundation of what we have today. It was people like Junior, David Craig, Loyal Deardorff, Galen Lewis, Chuck Waite, and Dave Springer, to name a few, that started what we have today. Thanks is NOT enough. To be remembered as someone that started something so great and has made such a huge impact on everyone in this valley, is an awesome accomplishment!

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

05/20/2026

🚨 FEMA Fire Grant applications are now open! Departments can now apply for:
🔥 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
👨‍🚒 SAFER Grants
🛡️ Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grants

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure critical funding for your department and community.

👉 Apply at grants.gov
👉 Learn more: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

04/28/2026

Due to retirements, we are currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT!

Please visit the link below for additional information and application process!

https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/midstar

02/19/2026

02/12/2026

Position: Full-Time Paramedic / Firefighter
Department: Gem County Fire EMS (Idaho)
Starting Salary: $52,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERSI retirement, personal leave, holidays, and funeral leave

Role Summary
This position involves responding to 911 emergency calls to provide advanced prehospital medical care and patient transport. The employee serves as a licensed Idaho Paramedic and may perform firefighter duties (Firefighter I certification preferred but not required at hire). The role includes emergency response, patient care, documentation, equipment maintenance, training support, and station upkeep.

This role is ideal for a licensed paramedic who is comfortable working in high-pressure environments and performing both medical and fire service support duties.

Call us at (208)365-2012

https://gemfireems.org/join-our-team