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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North Bench Fire District

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Preservation of Life & Property, through Motivation, Education & Dedication.

CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED!!Members of YOUR North Bench Fire District got together today to decorate House One for the holidays...... nothing but fun times for your Firefighters!! ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning your North Bench Fire District Firefighters were called for assistance with Traffic control following a non Injury crash on Smith Lake Road.Please, as Winter begins to settle us into her cold embrace... give yourself a few gifts...Extra time to travel Extra stopping distanceLess speed More water, snacks, blankets and fuel in the vehicle Extra mirror checks to ensure you have an escape route if things stop or appear in front of youA little extra vigilance goes a long way! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's always a great day to North Bench Fire Districttrict Firefighter!Some more photos from the Firefighter One Class Yesterday...Great times!... Rollin hose and pumping water!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Holidays!!Tonight our Family gathered to celebrate the year, what we have lost and what we have gained, and the gains are phenomenal!!Huge shout out to the great crew at Chicken Chop for setting up a great spread for us, the service was impeccable!!We ate, laughed, exchanged gifts, and had a great time! From our House to yours... have a safe and loving Holiday Season!! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great day to be a North Bench Fire District Volunteer Firefighter!!!Today your Firefighters and their Firefighter One Class Mates conducted evolutions at the old Naples School!!Big shout out to our Brothers and Sisters from South Boundary Fire Protection District for inviting the class down to use their Training Center!!Today they practiced Hose Rolling and Hose Lay's, Pump operations, (thank you Brotha Cody Baker for volunteering your time conducting the Pump Opetations portion) Advancing Charged Hose lines getting to the Fire and Search and Rescue Opetations. Class is pushing forward harder and harder each week, the class is gaining confidence and knowledge.... to be better prepared to answer your call for service when needed!!Look like a good time? Drop us a line or emailJoin@northbenchfire.com ... See MoreSee Less
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To the greatest generation your sacrifice yesterday is never forgotten to give us all our today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Reminder.....December 16th is the Anual Chariots of Fire!!Santa and his Fire Department support will be rolling From South Boundary Fire Protection District to Paradise Valley Fire District ending up at North Bench Fire District at around 5:30 PMBring the kids and their list for Santa, have some hot chocolate and treats!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great day to be a North Bench Fire District Volunteer FirefighterThe numbers from last month are in, and what a busy time for our dedicated Brothers and Sisters! YOUR Firefighters responded to 22 calls for service last month, ranging from Vehicle Incidents, Hazardous Conditions Checks, several Structure Fires Many EMS calls and a couple Vehicle Fires. Busy times for Great PeopleOn top of answering your calls for service, collectively, YOUR Firefighters put in almost 500... yes that's right..500 hours of Education and Training. This is between the current Firefighter One class and the regularly scheduled weekly Trainings.Plus YOUR Auxillary services conducted several bake sales and assisted with our annual Gun Raffle, making every extra dollar count! EducationMotivationDedicationThere is always room for more members of our North Bench Family.. We are needing additional Firefighters, Auxillary and Support personnel... stop by or reach out to us to tell you how...Join@northbenchfire.com ... See MoreSee Less
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WINTER HAS ARRIVED!! Regardless what the calendar says... please drive carefully when you're out and about.Yesterday North Bench Fire Districttrict Volunteer Firefighters responded to several calls for assistance to Slide Offs.All were non Injury, your Firefighters checked for hazards and controlled traffic flow, keeping other members of the community safe while traveling through the scenes. Please... please... slow down when approaching emergency scenes in this winter, follow the instructions and signage at the scenes, we do not do it to hold you up, but to keep all safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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