INFORMATION

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Do your part to help prevent the spread and impact of wildfire in your community by making your home and property more "firewise."
Talk to fire department personnel to help evaluate your property.
Speak with the Boise County Fire Mitigation Forester to get on their list for grant-related projects that provide fire mitigation work to property owners.
Idaho Firewise
Idaho Firewise Home Evaluations
If you live within Wilderness Ranch you can contact your Owners Association Firewise Coordinator Therese Borgerding firewise@wildernessranch.net

Have your chimneys swept often if you burn wood in your home. The more often, the better, regardless of amount of use. Smoldering fire, moist fire wood, and heavy use of dampers can lead to quicker buildup of creosote, potentially leading to a chimney fire. When unused, animals and debris can also clog your chimneys, which can lead to a chimney fire.
Clean out the lint in dryer duct work to help reduce risk of fire.
Make sure your smoke detectors are in good working order and have fresh batteries. It is best to have hardwired smoke detectors with a battery backup.
Consider installing a carbon monoxide detector, especially if you have a gas oven/stove, any type of wood or gas fireplace, a garage where vehicles or equipment could be left idling inside, etc.
Have one or more fire extinguishers in your home and vehicles that are checked annually and in good working order.
Visit the Idaho Fire Marshal's website for more information about fire prevention in your home.
Read this NFPA Fact Sheet for information on reducing fire risks around your homes.

Find our application on our DOCUMENTS page.
Find links to neighboring fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies below.
There are many ways to volunteer in Boise County.
We have several ways to volunteer as well, including our 501c3, Auxiliary, fire crew, EMS, etc.

Local rules and regulations
Managing property in the "Wildland-Urban Interface"
Resources for property management
Safe burning practices
Local emergency services. Don't forget about air medical transport like Air St. Lukes and Lifeflight Network. (links at bottom of page)
ALERTSENSE
GPS SOS devices