Current Fire Danger: Low. Burn Restrictions: None. Burn permits not required until May 10, 2024.

North Bench

FIRE

Since 1977

Saving lives Since 1977

Who we are

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

The North Bench Fire District covers over 60 square miles in Boundary County, we cover north and west of Bonners Ferry and west of Moyie Springs. We hold training ever Thursday night at 7:00 PM in our station 1 location by three mile.

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

dedication is

What We Do

Preserve life and property promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership management and actions as an all risk life safety response provider.

By The Numbers

Our district is having an explosion in residential & commercial growth, North Bench is the fastest growing district in Boundary County.

The decline in volunteers nationally, affects us all, the work/life balance is difficult. Combined with ever-increasing call for service, the limited resources available, now more than ever the need for volunteers at all levels (firefighters, Support and Auxiliary) is at a premium! Small pieces of time can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Fire Calls

132

Vehicle Accidents

113

Medical Emergency

382

Volunteers

T.I.M.E

The Family:  is why we do this, for their safety, and the overall welfare of the community.

Interests:  in helping the community.

Me: the individual, me, what forms the foundation.

Everything else: all that makes us, us.

Time is a precious commodity, we don’t work or volunteer to make money we give of our time for different rewards.

By The Numbers

Our district is having an explosion in residential & commercial growth, North Bench is the fastest growing district in Boundary County.

The decline in volunteers nationally, affects us all, the work/life balance is difficult. Combined with ever-increasing call for service, the limited resources available, now more than ever the need for volunteers at all levels (firefighters, Support and Auxiliary) is at a premium! Small pieces of time can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Fire Calls

132

Vehicle Accidents

113

Medical Emergency

382

Volunteers

T.I.M.E

The Family:  is why we do this, for their safety, and the overall welfare of the community.

Interests:  in helping the community.

Me: the individual, me, what forms the foundation.

Everything else: all that makes us, us.

Time is a precious commodity, we don’t work or volunteer to make money we give of our time for different rewards.

Join our team

Community First

We Believe In service

Ever see a firetruck, and wonder “Where’s the fire?” Let’s find out!

Being a firefighter is something most of us have wanted to do, but never thought we could. The giving of one’s time, energy, life experience and work ethic coupled with the pressure to learn, desire to serve and scratch that itch that says “I can do more” how? Join our team.

Welcome to the new Web Site!

In our continuous attempt to keep the members of the North Bench Fire District informed, the Board of Directors and your Chief of Department decided earlier this year to re-do our aging and unkept current web site. Several members of the Department will be updating...

Current Fire Restrictions

On Wednesday the 9th, the Idaho department of Lands upgraded the area to Stage Two Fire restrictions. This means no open burning, including campfires or charcoal, smoking without an three foot area cleared of flammable materials, operating any motorized vehicle off of...

2023 Boundary County Fair

On Saturday, Your firefighters, Board Members and Auxiliary Services completed a very long and tiring week at the fair. But what a week! We sold a lot of raffle tickets for our firearm raffle this year, if you need tickets please message us, one of Your Firefighters...
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Preservation of Life & Property, through Motivation, Education & Dedication.

We are setup and ready with baked goodies and our raffle. Come on down to Safeway and say hi. ... See MoreSee Less
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Also a good time to check you carbon monoxide alarms. And if you have hardwired smoke alarms, most still have a backup battery that you can check and replace if needed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Come on down to Super 1 today. We are setup with our raffle and tons of goodies. Raffle winner will be announced April 20th at House 1 during our Luau. Thank you for everyone’s support. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our team of Firefighters have had a busy week so far. From working in snowy conditions to assist with a slide off to a slow 2 train collision. Stay safe! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are soooo proud of these guys!!!Today Your Boundary County Firefighters completed the final Evaluation process in their Firefighter One. With a class of Twenty Five and testing out Fifteen for their IFSTA Accredited Course, this has been a wonderful journey. Your North Bench Fire District Firefighters along with our Brothers and Sisters from South Boundary Fire Protection District Paradise Valley Fire District Curley Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Bonners Ferry Fire Department did a phenomenal job!We could not have pulled this off without the assistance of Chief Winey from City Fire for letting us use their House for the classroom and Chief Merritt of South Boundary and his crew helping with Teaching and Evolutions. Boundary County residents are truly blessed to have these dedicated warriors standing by for your calls for Service! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you all so much!!Today Your North Bench Fire District Auxiliary and Firefighters were out in force, selling wonderful baked goods and Raffle Tickets on our Boom Stick (Facebook hates the evil "G" word) It was a successful opetation, and we can not do it without you!!We will be back out next Friday at Super One, please come out and support YOUR great team !!!A HUGE SHOUT OUT to our partner's at Safeway fir letting us set up at the entrance increasing our visual presence!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight and tomarrow are very busy days for YOUR North Bench Fire District FIREFIGHTERS!!Tonight begins the final testing for our Firefighter One Course, The Written exam is this evening with skills testing in the morning, this will be the course end, a lot of studying and sweat.Our partner's South Boundary Fire Protection DistricttParadise Valley Fire DistricttCurley Creek Volunteer Fire Departmenttment Bonners Ferry Fire DepartmentHall Mountain Volunteer Fire Departmenttment all are represented and if they are takingbthe State test or not all did a phenomenal job!ALSO... Your Auxillary Services anf Firefighters will be at Safeway on Saturday selling Raffle Tickets on .. well the G word is taboo on Facebook.. do we'll call it the Boom Stick? Come out and Support your Firefighters!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today your North Bench Fire District Auxiliary and Firefighters braved the cold selling raffle tickets on our 30-06 Boom Stick (Facebook won't let us use the evil "G" word) Thank all of you who stopped by and picked up your tickets and took advantage of our home made goodies.A HUGE shout out to our partner's at Three Mile for letting us set up!We'll see ya at the next one! ... See MoreSee Less
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Remember..THIS SATURDAY STARTING AT 0900 AT 3 MILE on the west side of the parking lot. As you head to or from the Gun & Horn Show, stop by and see YOUR North Bench Fire District Auxiliary and Firefighters and get some great home baked goodies and get a raffle ticket for our .30-06! ... See MoreSee Less
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