About Us

Board of Directors


Boundary County Fire Chiefs Assocation Pressident

President

Allen Merritt

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Allen Merritt is the current President of BCFCA and the Fire Chief of the South Boundary Fire Protection District.

Boundary County Fire Chiefs Assocation Vice-Pressident

Vice-President

Lewis Clark

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Lewis Clark is the current Vice President of BCFCA and a chaplain for the Boundary County Chaplain Corps.

Boundary County Fire Chiefs Assocation Secretary

Secretary

Frank Wright

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Frank Wright is the current Secretary for the BCFCA and Fire Chief of Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District.

Our Mission


The purpose of this organization is to further the professional advancement of the fire service, to insure and maintain greater protection of life and the property from fire, natural and man-made disaster, or other sudden emergencies. We strive to meet these goals by:

  • Bringing together, at least once a month, persons interested in preventing, controlling and suppressing fires to discuss ways and means of the betterment of the fire service, and reducing loss of life and property from unfriendly fires; to develop a bond of friendship and understanding among members of the fire service in Boundary County Idaho.
  • Conduct research and studies of major problems affecting the fire service at community or regional levels.
  • Sponsor, promote, organize and seek funding for educational seminars and classes that will enhance the training for all agencies within the region at the most cost effective level per student.
  • Encourage the exchange of ideas, information, knowledge and experiences in the area affecting the fire service.
  • Encourage and develop public education in fire prevent for the preservation of human life and the material resources from destruction by fire.
  • Cooperate with all the organizations to promote programs that further the goals and objectives of the fire service.
  • Support and encourage the delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical services by the fire service to relieve human trauma.
  • Promote the development of the fire service though a progressive program of education, public relations and research.
  • Propose and support sound progressive legislation at all levels of government to assure the advancement and development of the fire service in order to provide the optimum in the protection of life and property.
  • Support and encourage the delivery of emergency rescue services in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, or sudden emergency.

Members

Hall Mountain Fire Association

Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Association

Mission Statement

We, the members of Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through preservation of life, property, and the environment.

Established: 1979

Capabilities:
  • Structure, Vehicle, and Wildlands Firefighting;
  • Ice Rescue;
  • Rope Rescue
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Hall Mountain Fire Association
North Bench Fire District
North Bench Fire District

North Bench Volunteer Fire District

Established in 1977, the North Bench Fire District has proudly served the people of Boundary County for over 40 years.

Our mission is to preserve life and property promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership management and actions as an all risk life safety response provider

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Curley Creek Fire District

Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District

As taken from the Bylaws, Article 2, The purpose of this Organization (within the limits of its ability) shall be to:

  1. Fight and extinguish any structure fire occurring on land belonging to members of the corporation (Member structures), within the Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District.
  2. Protect member structures, within the district, from fires occurring on other lands
  3. Respond to and fight wildland fires on member's property within the district as per the current Memorandum of Understanding between the Idaho Department of Lands and Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District, Inc.
  4. Provide the above services on a mutual aid basis to other participating fire districts
  5. Provide the above services to non-members for compensation according to the fee schedule determined by the Board of Directors.
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Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District
Moyie Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Moyie Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Moyie Springs Volunteer Fire Department

We dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of Moyie Springs Residents through preservation of life, property, and the environment.

Established: 1978

Moyie Springs Volunteer Fire Department is in need of volunteers. Not just First Responders (though we need those), but administrative support, vehicle maintenance, and community awareness and outreach are some of the areas where volunteer support is needed. If you have the desire to help your community, and wonder if we could use you, the answer is 'Yes'! Please contact us and let's work together to make Moyie Springs a safe and secure place to live.

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Bonners Ferry Fire Department

Bonners Ferry Fire Department

Mission Statement

It is the goal of the Bonners Ferry Fire Department to protect the lives and property of its citizens in a safe and expeditious manner through the practice of fire prevention, fire suppression and fire investigation.




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Bonners Ferry Fire Department
Paradise Valley Fire District
Paradise Valley Fire District

Paradise Valley Fire District

Mission Statement

To Provide Quality Emergency Response and Fire Protection for the Public

Paradise Valley Fire District is located in Boundary County, Idaho, approximately 25 miles from the US Border to Canada. Paradise Valley Fire District is approximately 65 square miles in size, bounded on the South by the South Boundary Fire District, with the City Limits of Bonners Ferry defining our Northern Boundary. To the West we cover up close to Deep Creek, while Eastwards the District extends to the top of Katka Mountain.

Paradise Valley Fire District has a population of approximately 2,500 (and growing), with a private school located within the District boundaries which is attended by approximately 120 children.

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South Boundary Fire Protection District

South Boundary Fire Protection District

Mission Statement

To protect Life and Property in our community from fire and other disasters; to assist our neighboring communities; to continually prepare for these situations through on-going training and public education.




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South Boundary Fire Protection District
Boundary Ambulance Service
Boundary Ambulance Service

Boundary Ambulance Service

I would like to take a few moments and tell you of the life changing difference we are making in our community of Boundary County, Idaho. Our Paramedics and EMT’s operate tirelessly 24/7 to ensure the highest quality pre-hospital healthcare is delivered in our community we serve. Every dime and dollar that is entrusted to us, is spent to deliver this high quality care. Finally, an EMS system where fresh ideas are implemented, change is constant and patient care is the highest priority. We are a small, agile and efficient system that is growing leaps and bounds in quality daily. We are thankful to each person: from our community, to our awesome county commissioners, as well as ambulance board of directors, that believe in us and the direction we are headed.

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Idaho Department of Lands

Idaho Department of Lands

The dedicated staff of the Idaho Department of Lands function in 16 offices throughout the state.

We manage more than 2.4 million acres of state endowment trust land under a Constitutional mandate to maximize long term financial returns to a number of State institutions, mainly public schools.

We also manage for the public's benefit Idaho's public trust lands, the lands beneath Idaho's navigable waterways including riverbeds and the beds and banks of Idaho's navigable lakes.

We provide regulatory oversight of forestry practices in the State and some regulation of Idaho's mining industry.

We provide assistance to Idahoans through a number of forestry programs and provide fire protection and prevention on more than 6 million acres in Idaho.

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Idaho Department of Lands
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

We are a multi-faceted agency that manages and protects 154 national forests and 20 grasslands in 43 states and Puerto Rico. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

We have an elite wildland firefighting team and the world’s largest forestry research organization. Our experts provide technical and financial help to state and local government agencies, businesses, private landowners and work government-to-government with tribes to help protect and manage non-federal forest and associated range and watershed lands.

We augment our work through partnerships with public and private agencies that help us plant trees, improve trails, educate the public, and improve conditions in wildland/urban interfaces and rural areas, just to name a few. Our team also promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally.

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Boundary County Chaplain Corpst

Boundary County Chaplain Corps

BCCC was started in the summer of 2013 by a group of pastors and church leaders in Boundary County Idaho. Accordingly, BCCC is an unapologetic, Bible-based Christian ministry that works with the support of the local Church.

The purpose of BCCC is to provide support and encouragement to first responders and their families here in Boundary County, both on scene and afterwards. The focus is upon the spiritual and emotional needs of first responders, as well as to victims in times of crisis. On a crime or fire scene especially, chaplains can aid officers and firefighters by attending to victims so that the officers and firefighters can accomplish their duties with a minimum of distraction. Our first priority as an organization, however, is to the first responders themselves as they deal with the stresses and challenges of their jobs.

BCCC chaplains will be on call to be dispatched as needed. We are available to assist not only on scene with immediate crisis situations, but also with death notifications, Critical Incident Stress Management, marriage and family counseling, and general assistance to help officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders and their families thrive in their work and relationships.

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Boundary County Chaplain Corps
Boundary Search & Dive Rescue Team
Boundary Search & Dive Rescue Team Badge

Boundary Search & Dive Rescue Team

Boundary Search & Dive Rescue Team Inc. is a volunteer organization which operates under the auspices of the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office. Over the years, members have assisted the sheriff’s office with searches for lost hikers, hunters, water rescues and recoveries. Our purpose is to provide a well trained and equipped search and rescue force to support Boundary County in the event of a search or other emergency. Our members undergo training for various search and rescue techniques and scenarios.

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