About D1FCA
North Idaho Fire Chiefs Association and Kootenai County Fire Chiefs Association have joined to become the District 1 Fire Chiefs Association.
Our Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to further the professional advancement of the fire service; to ensure and maintain greater protection of life and property from fire, natural and man-made disaster, or other sudden emergencies; by bringing together persons interested in preventing, controlling and suppressing fires to discuss ways and means for the betterment of the fire service, and reducing loss of life and property from unfriendly fires. We aim to develop a bond of friendship and understanding among members of the fire service in the six northern counties of Idaho and the state of Idaho.
Our Activities Include
- Conduct research and studies of major problems affecting the fire service at community or regional levels.
- Sponsor, promote, organize, and seek funding for educational seminars and conferences that enhance training for all agencies within the region at the most cost-effective level per student.
- Encourage the exchange of ideas, information, knowledge, and experiences in areas affecting the fire service.
- Encourage and develop public education in fire prevention for the preservation of human life and material resources from destruction by fire.
- Cooperate with all organizations to promote programs that further the goals and objectives of the fire service.
- Support and encourage the delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical services by the fire service to lessen human trauma.
- Promote the development of the fire service through a progressive program of education, public relations, and research.
- Propose and support sound progressive legislation at all levels of government to assure the advancement and development of the fire service to provide the optimum in the protection of life and property.
- Support and encourage the delivery of emergency rescue services in the event of natural or manmade disaster, or another sudden emergency.
Current Officers
The D1FCA board of directors for the 2026 term.