Side Fire District News Today

East Side Fire District's call volume has doubled in the last decade. That's why the fire district brought in its first ambulance and is building a new fire station.

The reason two boats sank into Lake Coeur d'Alene is still unknown, snow and ice suspected to be factors.

The reason two boats sank into the lake is still unknown, but likely weather-related.

HOOD RIVER — At 1:56 a.m. Dec. 22, firefighters were called to a reported fire at Gorge Building Supply, located at 755 Frankton Road. Multiple callers to 911 were reporting

Multiple fire agencies across Kootenai County are celebrating service, station and facility expansions as they work to keep up with the needs of North Idaho's expanding populace. It is also the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week.

East Side Fire District and community members on Tuesday initiated their newly-acquired ambulance with a traditional push-in ceremony.