Budget and Audit
Access our current and previous budgets and financial audits.
Employment
Find out about current job openings at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Public Records Requests
Locate our public records requests form
Burn Permits
Multiple types of burn permit applications are available depending on your needs and the fire danger at the time.
Station Locations
5 Fire Stations throughout our response area, four of which are staffed seven days a week, 24 hours each day.
Fire Safety
Most fire accidents are avoidable. We work closely with the schools to provide education that will last a lifetime.
Department Info
Learn about the Kootenai county fire department, commissioners, operations, chief, staff, and union information.
Community
Learn about youth fire prevention presentations, open houses and CPR training opportunities.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Locate our past meeting agendas and minutes as well as information on dates and times of upcoming meetings.
Career Fire Fighters
Fire & Rescue for our Community
The Kootenai County Fire District has five (5) fire stations throughout our response area and staff four (4) fire stations seven days a week, 24 hours each day.
Local 2856 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, represent Career Fire Fighters and Officers of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue.
Our personnel are trained in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials and technical rescue specialties. The Emergency Services Division is responsible for the delivery of direct service.
Kootenai County Emergency Alert Program
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Kootenai Emergency Alert Program.
This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as winter storms, flooding, major forest fires, unexpected road closures, evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods and more.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify: such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. You pick where, you pick how.
Be in the know
Winter storms
Flooding
Major forest fires
Unexpected road closures
Evacuation notifications
Useful News & Info
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue passes temporary levy
by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 1:00 AM POST FALLS — The Kootenai County Fire and Rescue two-year levy passed at the polls with 62% yes votes to 38% no votes...
KCFR Proposing Two-Year Levy Override
by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | March 18, 2026 1:06 AM POST FALLS — Voters in the Kootenai...
KCFR creates Frank Harwood award
by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 1:08 AM POST FALLS — It’s been a difficult year of...
Get the latest Kootenai Fire Department news, station updates, Idaho land managment news, job openings and other useful information.
Burn Permits
Hand Piled & Machine Piled Logging Slash Burn Permits
Burning shall be ignited early in the day to decrease active burning after dark; pile should be down to burning embers by nightfall.
Residential Yard Waste Permits
Yard waste burning must be conducted during DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. All fires must be attended at all times and completely out by dark.
Burn Barrel Permits
All burn barrels must be in good condition, off the ground 3-4 inches on non-combustible blocks, a minimum of four 1” vent holes along the bottom sides of the barrel, and have a screen on top with ½ inch max.
Recreation/Cooking Fire Regulations
Recreational fires can either be in a store-purchased, heat resistant bowl on frame, patio fire pit, patio fire stove, or a ground fire pit.
Annexation Information
Annexation is a multi step process. The applicant must first determine if the proposed property is eligible for annexation. If the property is eligible for annexation, the applicant must fill out the “Proposal for Annexation” form and have it brought before the KCFR Board of Commissioners.