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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Idaho Falls launches new opioid response plan

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On this day, August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day, the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Fire Department are pleased to announce the launch of a new response plan that focuses on the opioid epidemic and building a non-arrest pat...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Garage fire on Ensenada Circle

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The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 11:00 p.m. last night, Aug.15. Three engines, two ambulances, the ladder truck, a water tender, and a battalion chief responded to the 6000 block of S Ensenada Circle in Bonneville County.&...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 30, 2023

Structure fire on Halsey Street

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Just before 10 p.m. last night, July 29, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Halsey Street for a structure fire with reports of a garage on fire that was quickly spreading to vehicles and the neighbor’s fence.&...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 18, 2023

Passerby alerts occupants of garage fire

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A garage fire could have been worse today if it weren’t for the quick actions of a Good Samaritan. An individual was driving near the 2000 block of 49th South in Bonneville County earlier this afternoon when they noticed black smoke coming from ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 12, 2023

Creekside Drive Structure Fire

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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6:49 p.m. this evening at the 3000 block of Creekside Drive. 

The reporting person told the emergency communications officer that a house was on fire and that there was black smoke c...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 5, 2023

IFFD responds to multiple fires caused by personal fireworks

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Between 9 p.m. on July 4 and 6 a.m. on July 5, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to 15 fires, all of which were caused by personal fireworks. 

Seven of the 15 fires were caused by people not extinguishing spent fireworks properly and then ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

Structure fire in a mechanical shop on S Holmes Avenue

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At 9:23 a.m. this morning, June 29, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 3000 block of S Holmes Avenue after several individuals called the Bonneville County/Idaho Falls Dispatch Center reporting a large plume of smoke, fla...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 16, 2023

Vehicles damaged in structure fire

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There were no injuries following a structure fire on S Rollandet Avenue last night. 

The call came into the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center just after 7:30 p.m. on June 15. The reporting party stated that they heard several loud bang...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: June 8, 2023

Idaho Falls firefighters raise more than $54K during Fill the Boot

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For the third consecutive year, firefighters from Idaho Falls surpassed the amount of money they raised the previous year during the annual Fill the Boot campaign. 

The annual event that raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Apartment fire on Benton Street

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There were no injuries following an apartment fire on Benton Street earlier this afternoon. 

The call came into the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center at 1:10 p.m. The reporting party told the emergency communications officer that the s...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

IFFD training at the Mountain America Center today

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The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting training in the parking lot of the Mountain America Center on Event Center Drive today, May 1. Community members should not be alarmed if they see a large fire department presence at that location through...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: April 22, 2023

One injured and 16 temporarily displaced following apartment fire

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One adult male was injured and 16 people were temporarily displaced from their homes following an apartment fire in Idaho Falls earlier this evening. 

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on April 22, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the 200 blo...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

House Fire on 6th Street

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Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on April 11, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of E 6th Street for a structure fire. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the front porch and called the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center.&a...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: March 27, 2023

IFFD graduates 15 new firefighters

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The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to introduce 15 new firefighters to the community. The recruits graduated last Friday from a ten week academy – the largest recruit academy ever conducted by the department. 

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Fire Department News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Live Burn Structure Training

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Idaho Falls, ID:  The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting live burn training on Milligan Road in Snake River Landing on March 22 and March 23 from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

The public may see light smoke and flames comi...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: July 1, 2022

Idaho Falls Police shares traffic closures, public safety information ahead of July 4th Events

Idaho Falls, ID – With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and prepared ...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: April 16, 2021

Early Morning House Fire on Agnes Street

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Shortly before midnight, the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center received a report of house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls. The caller reported that the garage appeared to be fully engulfed and the fire was moving to the r...

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Fire Department News
Posted on: August 3, 2021

TONIGHT! - Don't miss IFPD's National Night Out!

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The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

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