Bellevue Fire and Rescue

04/27/2026

Bellevue Fire's newest members can officially say they've rescued a cat from a tree. The cat is back home safe and sound. Good work today!
Join Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department – Make a Difference Today!
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Bellevue Fire is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team!
- Serve your neighbors
- Gain valuable skills
- Become a part of something.
DM or visit https://www.bellevueidaho.us/fire-department to learn more and apply

03/07/2026

It’s that time of year again remember to change your clocks, but even more important change your batteries in your smoke detector. But if you don’t, you can call 911 in middle of the night and we’ll get out of bed and come and change them for you. 

02/16/2026

Class L Fire Extinguisher - Detailed Explanation

Class L fire extinguisher is specially designed for lithium battery fires, which are becoming common due to EVs, e-bikes, mobiles, laptops, power banks, and energy storage systems.

What is a Class L Fire?

Class L fires involve:

Lithium-ion batteries

Lithium metal batteries

These fires are very dangerous because:

Batteries can self-ignite

Fire can re-ignite after extinguishing

Release of toxic gases

Very high temperature

Class L Fire Extinguisher

A Class L extinguisher is specially formulated to:

Cool the battery

Suppress thermal runaway

Prevent re-ignition

* Extinguishing Agent Used

Depending on manufacturer:

Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) - most effective

Special water-based cooling agents

Encapsulating agents

! Normal water, CO2, or DCP are NOT effective for lithium battery fires.

01/10/2026

Dates are set!

12/05/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, be safe!

11/01/2025

10/28/2025

✨ On National First Responders Day, We Celebrate Teamwork! ✨

​Emergencies don't recognize jurisdictional lines, and neither do our heroes! Today, we celebrate National First Responders Day by honoring the exceptional collaboration and inter-agency effort that keeps our community safe.

​From the dispatch center to the air ambulances, and all the law enforcement and fire crews on the ground, your seamless partnership is what defines excellence in public safety.

​A huge thank you to every member of the following local teams:
🚓 ​Bellevue Marshal's Office
🚒 ​Bellevue Fire Department
🚑 ​Blaine County Ambulance District Medical Directors
🆘 ​Blaine County Emergency Communications
🚓 ​Blaine County Sheriff's Office
🆘 ​BC South Fire & Rescue
🦺​Blaine County Search & Rescue
🚒 ​Hailey Fire Department
🚓 ​Hailey Police Department
🫎​Idaho Fish & Game Officers
🚒 ​Ketchum Fire Department
🚁 ​Lifeflight Air Ambulance
🚁 ​Air St. Luke's
🚓 ​School Resource Officers
🚒 ​Sun Valley Fire Department
🚓 ​Sun Valley Police Department
🚑 ​Carey Rural Fire & Rescue

​We salute you all! Happy !

09/18/2025

Come support our local first responders at the event with the Hailey Volunteer Firefighters Association's 5-Alarm Chili Cook Off! The event is happening at Friedman Memorial Airport starting at 11am and going till 2:30pm this Saturday 9/20/2025

09/03/2025

Working with our local utilities for training helps us better understand potential dangers we may face on calls while also building strong relationships. Thank you, , for taking the time to show us how to be safer.

Join Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department – Make a Difference Today!
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Bellevue Fire is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team!
• Serve your neighbors
• Gain valuable skills
• Become part of something greater

DM us or visit https://www.bellevueidaho.us/fire-department to learn more and apply