Current Fire Danger: Low. Burn Restrictions: None. Permits still required.

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.

This photo speaks volumes!Blocking the fire flow path saves lives. It gives Firefighters the time ... the one precious commodity that we can't provide... to get in kill the fire search and rescue those inside. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to our partner'South Boundary Fire Protection Districttrict Boundary Ambulancelance for a job well done!Why we train like we fight ... so we fight like we train!Phenomenal work by all!www.facebook.com/100069589146217/posts/628337576162542/?mibextid=Nif5ozSay hello to Dave, Dave was the first on scene of a call for severe smoke inhalation on September 16th where a young boy had been in a camper where the heater had malfunctioned and melted to the floor filling the trailer with toxic smoke causing the boy to stop breathing. When Dave arrived on scene he quickly started CPR. His quick response time and immediate action helped save a young boys life that day. Soon followed by Boundary County Sherriffs deputies and Boundary Ambulance everyone worked perfectly together and turned a potentially catastrophic day into a happy ending for the family. The young boy is in Harborview hospital in Seattle and is making a great recovery. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's time for shorter days...chili...pumpkin pie..hoodies...bonfires..and checking your smoke detectors.....Give yourself time to get out ..... North Bench Fire Districttrict Firefighters will be posting more Fire Prevention and safety tips through out October.... ... See MoreSee Less
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October is Fire Prevention Month. We are excited to spend this time with our Home School Families!!!Come over for some great education and Fire Prevention materials for the kids! ... See MoreSee Less
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Pride... in our equipment...in our Houses... in each other... training... making our Best days... Preparing for someones worst....The love of the job! Your North Bench Fire District Firefighters work hard, train hard and play hard!Reloading Firehose onto the apparatus on Air... learning air management skills is key to all Firefighters! ... See MoreSee Less
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Stop in, meet your South Boundary Fire Protection District Firefighters andhave a great breakfast!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow...What a great day to be a North Bench Fire District Firefighter!!!We responded to several calls to assist our community today.... we started it off with a Vehicle Fire... then a Medical Emergency with our partner's Boundary Ambulancelance We then responded to a brushfire off of District Two... a HUGE shout out to local Farmers who saw the fire and responded along side our crews!Based on the initial size up of the incident we requested assistance Paradise Valley Fire DistricttCurley Creek Volunteer Fire DepartmenttmeSouth Boundary Fire Protection Districttrict andIdaho Department of LandsLands ... fortunately the fire was not as large as first reported... but with thirty miles an hour wind... we didn't skimp on calling for help...While this event was winding down.. your Firefighters responded with Northern Lights to a tree on a power line, which was sparking and smoking off of Shingle Mill.All calls were handled without incident and your Firefighters returned to the House safe!It's a great time to be a North Bench Fire District volunteer!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today Your North Bench Fire District Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Holmes Road.They quickly extinguished the flames, dammed up run off containing potential contaminants from entering any water ways. Unfortunately the vehicle was a total loss, but it was conducted without incident. The children of the vehicle owner were treated to an apparatus tour and some Fire Prevention items. This was Firefighter Cody Baker's first fire after coming off of probation!! Great job!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to our Brother Cody!!! One of the most fulfilling things is completing that first year......We expect great things from him!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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It is a labor of love... and it's a family tradition.... young men and women with mothers, fathers, aunts & uncles, gammies and paw paws on the line catch the bug... and they grow up to be selfless warriors for their communities.... not just your North Bench Fire District Firefighters... but Everywhere... ... See MoreSee Less
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