Proudly Serving the areas of and Surrounding Hayden & Rathdrum, Idaho

Proudly Serving the areas of and Surrounding Hayden & Rathdrum, Idaho

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Northern Lakes Fire District Stations and Equipment

The Northern Lakes Fire Protection District staffs two stations with 24/7 personnel. Each of these stations house two primary response vehicles, as well as specialty response apparatus. Each fire engine is manned by a minimum of two personnel and each one of our ambulances is equipped to provide advanced life support services. Our fire engines are equipped ALS when qualified personnel are available. Below you’ll see pictures of our stations. For more information on the ambulances we respond in, please visit the emergency medical tab for more information on our relationship with Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System. 

Northern Lakes Fire Station #1 in Hayden

Northern Lakes Station 1

Northern Lakes Fire Station #2 in Rathdrum

Northern Lakes Fire Station #3 in Hayden

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Proudly Serving Since 1995

The mission of the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District is to provide a high level of proficient and competent service to the citizens and guests within our boundaries. The citizens, visitors and business population of the District have a department that is prepared to fulfill its task of preserving life and protecting property.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email. 

Sincerely,

Fire Chief Pat Riley

OUR TEAM

Board of Commissioners

The District’s Board of Fire Commissioners are elected to four-year terms, representing the five sub-districts within our boundaries. As the governing body of the fire district, the board manages and conducts the business and affairs of the District. Public meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 1 located at 125 W. Hayden Ave. in Hayden, Idaho, unless indicated otherwise below.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend!

COMMISSIONER MICHAEL R. PEARCE

Representing Sub-District 1
(City of Rathdrum & surrounding area)
Serving since 2020 - Current term ends 12/31/2029

COMMISSIONER ZACH S. HAMILTON

Representing Sub-District 2
(Hayden Area west of Hwy. 95)
Serving since 2024 - Current term ends 12/31/2027

COMMISSIONER Stewart J. Kuespert

Representing Sub-District 3
(Hayden Area east of Hwy. 95)
Serving since 2026 - Current term ends 12/31/2029

COMMISSIONER JAMES C. WASHKO

Representing Sub-District 4
(Hayden Lake & east Garwood Areas)
Serving since 2008 - Current term ends 12/31/2027

COMMISSIONER DOUGLAS D. DUNCAN

Representing Sub-District 5
(Twin Lakes & west Garwood Areas)
Serving since 2022 - Current term ends 12/31/2029

Notices, Meeting Notes, and Additional Information

Upcoming Meeting and Agenda:

Please contact us to request additional District information such as previous meeting minutes, budget documents, etc.

Looking for this years or previous meeting minutes, budget summaries, or audit reports?  You can view them here:

Fire Danger is at Moderate 

IDL has extended out the closed burning past October 10th which means burn permits are still required.

Currently the only allowable burning is burn barrels and residential yard waste piles 5X5 with permits.

Recreational fires are open but do not require a permit.