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IDAHO FALLS ~ Idaho Falls Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Station to Improve Public Safety
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has taken a significant step towards enhancing the community's public safety by breaking ground for a new fire station. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday at the corner of Spitfire and Boeing Streets, with the presence of fire department leadership and city officials. This new station, known as Station 6, will support the department's mission of providing professional life-saving services while maintaining response times in line with national standards.
According to Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper, investing in public safety is one of the most crucial responsibilities of elected officials. She expressed her gratitude towards the City Council's strategic planning and collaboration with the fire department's leadership, which enabled them to purchase the land for the station without using taxpayer dollars. This accomplishment is a significant win for city property owners who will continue to receive quick response times for fire and ambulance services. Mayor Casper emphasized that meeting the safety needs of a growing community while maintaining quick response times is crucial in saving lives and property.
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The decision to construct Station 6 was unanimously approved by the Idaho Falls City Council in 2022. The council used a combination of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and proceeds from selling unneeded city property to purchase the seven-acre lot. This approach not only served the interests of city taxpayers but also allowed for future planning for safety needs without using property tax dollars.
Chief Duane Nelson of Idaho Falls Fire Department expressed his appreciation for the continuous support from the community and city council. He stated that having adequate equipment and facilities is essential in providing efficient services to their community, ultimately saving lives. Chief Nelson also mentioned that Station 6 will be staffed with existing firefighters, engines, and ambulances, ensuring prompt responses to emergencies in this fast-growing part of their jurisdiction.
In designing Station 6, the department focused on utilizing proven designs from other stations to keep costs low while ensuring efficient operations. The station will have multiple bays to accommodate frontline fire engines, ambulances, and personnel, as well as address current storage limitations.
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The location of the new station also offers an added efficiency benefit. Its proximity to the city equipment shop and vehicle wrecking yards will make it easier for the Idaho Falls Fire Department to coordinate vehicle accident extrication training on their property.
Since 2018, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has experienced a steady increase in calls for service, with an average of 1,000 more calls per year. In 2021, there was a significant spike of 3,000 more calls, totaling 17,230. The department not only provides fire protection to the City of Idaho Falls and most of Bonneville County but also has contracts to provide EMS services to all of Bonneville County and parts of Jefferson and Bingham counties.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), response time standards for EMS calls should be under 4 minutes and under 5 minutes for fire-related calls. The need for a new station and its location were determined using NFPA standards, IFFD dispatch call data, and growth projections based on City Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. Station 6 will cater to the growing population along North River Road, Sage Lakes, and the northern county line.
Chief Nelson concluded by stating that this new station is another step towards providing a high level of professional life-saving services. It reflects their commitment to the safety and well-being of their community's residents, businesses, and valued members. With this new addition, the Idaho Falls Fire Department continues its dedication towards keeping their community safe.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has taken a significant step towards enhancing the community's public safety by breaking ground for a new fire station. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday at the corner of Spitfire and Boeing Streets, with the presence of fire department leadership and city officials. This new station, known as Station 6, will support the department's mission of providing professional life-saving services while maintaining response times in line with national standards.
According to Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper, investing in public safety is one of the most crucial responsibilities of elected officials. She expressed her gratitude towards the City Council's strategic planning and collaboration with the fire department's leadership, which enabled them to purchase the land for the station without using taxpayer dollars. This accomplishment is a significant win for city property owners who will continue to receive quick response times for fire and ambulance services. Mayor Casper emphasized that meeting the safety needs of a growing community while maintaining quick response times is crucial in saving lives and property.
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The decision to construct Station 6 was unanimously approved by the Idaho Falls City Council in 2022. The council used a combination of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and proceeds from selling unneeded city property to purchase the seven-acre lot. This approach not only served the interests of city taxpayers but also allowed for future planning for safety needs without using property tax dollars.
Chief Duane Nelson of Idaho Falls Fire Department expressed his appreciation for the continuous support from the community and city council. He stated that having adequate equipment and facilities is essential in providing efficient services to their community, ultimately saving lives. Chief Nelson also mentioned that Station 6 will be staffed with existing firefighters, engines, and ambulances, ensuring prompt responses to emergencies in this fast-growing part of their jurisdiction.
In designing Station 6, the department focused on utilizing proven designs from other stations to keep costs low while ensuring efficient operations. The station will have multiple bays to accommodate frontline fire engines, ambulances, and personnel, as well as address current storage limitations.
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The location of the new station also offers an added efficiency benefit. Its proximity to the city equipment shop and vehicle wrecking yards will make it easier for the Idaho Falls Fire Department to coordinate vehicle accident extrication training on their property.
Since 2018, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has experienced a steady increase in calls for service, with an average of 1,000 more calls per year. In 2021, there was a significant spike of 3,000 more calls, totaling 17,230. The department not only provides fire protection to the City of Idaho Falls and most of Bonneville County but also has contracts to provide EMS services to all of Bonneville County and parts of Jefferson and Bingham counties.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), response time standards for EMS calls should be under 4 minutes and under 5 minutes for fire-related calls. The need for a new station and its location were determined using NFPA standards, IFFD dispatch call data, and growth projections based on City Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. Station 6 will cater to the growing population along North River Road, Sage Lakes, and the northern county line.
Chief Nelson concluded by stating that this new station is another step towards providing a high level of professional life-saving services. It reflects their commitment to the safety and well-being of their community's residents, businesses, and valued members. With this new addition, the Idaho Falls Fire Department continues its dedication towards keeping their community safe.
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