District 1 Fire Chiefs Association

08/05/2026

Heal up fast Appa! Thank you for being a good dog! 🐾

Our hearts are heavy as we share that K9 Appa is currently fighting for his life.

Please keep K9 Appa, his handler, and everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for your continued support of our deputies, K9 Unit, and the entire Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

07/31/2026

EXTREME FIRE DANGER
RED FLAG WARNING

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest this Saturday. Very warm and dry conditions paired with gusty winds will contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

Please avoid any activities that may produce sparks or fire and report any smoke or fire activity immediately.

We have already seen a few local fires in the last few days, and fortunately local crews were able to respond quickly to contain and control these fires. With the forecast winds, fires like these would likely grow and spread too quickly to contain. So please use extreme caution.

07/16/2026

The District 1 Fire Chiefs Association wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chief Bill Deruyter for his years of service to the District 1 Fire Chiefs (formerly the North Idaho Fire Chiefs/Kootenai County Fire Chiefs). We appreciate all your hard work and dedication.

Additionally, congratulations on your retirement. You will be sorely missed by your department and your fellow chiefs. We hope to come visit you on one of your many retirement adventures!

06/29/2026

Join us on June 29 at McEuen Park in CDA as we remember BCs John Morrison and Frank J Harwood. Parking will be limited, so please plan accordingly. The City of CDA website has a parking map available make sure you check it out. https://www.cdaid.org/media/zoecwj3r/public-and-private-parking-lots.jpg #

06/29/2026

06/08/2026

05/18/2026

Happy EMS week!

🚑 National EMS Week 2026 is HERE! 🚑
May 17–23 | “Improving Outcomes, Together.”

This week, we celebrate the incredible EMTs, paramedics, and EMS professionals who show up every single day, ready to respond, ready to care, and ready to save lives.

This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” says it all. Our EMS heroes don’t work alone; they partner with hospitals, fire services, law enforcement, public health, and their communities to ensure every patient receives the best possible care from the moment the call comes in.

To every EMS professional in our community: THANK YOU. Your skill, compassion, and dedication make a difference that can never be fully measured. We are so proud of you. 💙

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05/18/2026

The District 1 Fire Chief Association wants to thank all of the career and volunteer EMS providers out there for their hard work and dedication.  We hope you feel especially appreciated this week! 

🚑 Happy EMS Week to our incredible volunteer EMTs at East Side Fire! The countless hours you spend away from your families, your rest, and your own lives to show up for our community does not go unnoticed. You answer the call without hesitation, and the people you serve are better for it. Thank you for everything you do. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so proud to stand beside you. ❤️🔥

05/15/2026

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05/07/2026

Happy Nurses Week to all our facility and hospital partners! We appreciate everything you do.