Located within the City of Spirit Lake, Idaho, the SPIRIT LAKE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT was formed in 1978. Over the years the FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT expanded from a small volunteer fire district to its present status which is staffed by paid personnel.
The DISTRICT provides service to the town of Spirit Lake, Blanchard, and Vay Community. Spirit Lake, Idaho is located in Kootenai County, while Blanchard and Vay are located in Bonner County. The boundaries cover 120 square miles and formed after the need for fire protection in rural areas proved necessary. The area protected at that time was a small rural city, which included summer lake homes and rural farming communities. Today, the DISTRICT provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to approximately 8,250 people, which reside in both Kootenai and Bonner County. The majority of the firefighter and medical personnel are dual trained. When an emergency call comes in, they are toned and respond within minutes.
Today, the DISTRICT is well-recognized in the community and in both counties. It receives support from citizens and local businesses whenever needed, and the DISTRICT is grateful to the community for their continued support regarding Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Without our community’s support, our efforts would go without notice.