About us
Our Story
Established – 1977
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 6:00 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.
Our Team
Officers
Tony Shope
Chief
Rob Wenzel
Captain
Keanen Hurst
Lieutenant
Granite Allinger
Lieutenant
Firefighters
Eric Kelly
Firefighter
Kevin Ingram
Firefighter
Colin Mangus
Firefighter
Marta Matthews
Firefighter
Nicole Hurst
Probationary Firefighter
Corrigan Jefferson
Probationary Firefighter
Travis Tomulty
Probationary Firefighter
Engineer/chauffeur
Jeffery Huson
Engineer/Chauffeur
Cody Baker
Engineer/Chauffeur
Daniel Fuller
Probationary Engineer/Chauffeur
Dave Lorenz
Probationary Engineer/Chauffeur
Support/ Auxiliary
Victoria Shope
Auxiliary
Kathryn Wenzel
Support
Samantha Huson
Support
Can you see yourself with us?
Take a moment, come to a meeting (or two), meet the team, see how we train, how we work and what we are, If it tugs at your heart, grab an application. Lets find out!
the equipment
Engine – 151
2007 Liberty with 500 Gallon tank and 1250 gpm pump.
Tender – 171 (AKA The Warthog)
2009 AM General refit 5 Ton recovery vehicle, with 6 X6 capabilities. 2600 gallon tank with pump and roll abilities.
Brush – 161
2002 Ford F-450 Type 6 Wildland Engine 4 X 4 250 Gallons on board.
Support – 181
2013 F150 first responder vehicle.
Brush – 162
1995 Ford F- 7270 Type 5 Wildland engine 750 gallon Tank
Brush – 163
1981 GMC 4 x 4 Type 6 Wildland Engine 250 Gallon tank
Board of Directors
Fred Nystrom
President
Greg Mead
Treasurer
Mikayla Wilkerson
Secretary
John Lozier
Member
Walter Burrow
Member
Ken Homik
Member
David Lorenz
Member