Northern Lakes Fire Protection District

06/20/2026

NLFD firefighters were alerted to a structure fire in the area of Waverly Lp. in Hayden Lake at approximately 17:39 last evening. A large column of smoke could be seen from the city of Hayden prompting a 2nd alarm. Crews arrived to find a large 3 story home fully engulfed in flames and quickly spreading the hillside. Firefighters utilized FB590 to attack the main structure while crews on the ground stretched hand lines to protect the adjacent structures. Simultaneously a wildland fire started above the home which initiated a response from IDL and aerial crews. NLFD firefighters simultaneously attacked the wildfire while controlling the main incident. Firefighters successfully contained the fire to one home. Thank you to our neighbors CDAFD, KCFR, TFD, MKIFD, KCSO and central dispatch for the great work.

06/19/2026

NLFD would like to extend a huge thank you to some community members who dropped off a donation of snacks and drinks for our crews. These individuals live in the neighborhood of a recent incident and felt inclined to thank the members who responded, we can’t say thank you enough!

Pictured here is Green shift Station 1

06/18/2026

STRIKE TEAM RESPONSE 06/16/2026
NLFD firefighters deployed as part of the Kootenai Strike Team to assist with firefighting efforts on the Upriver Fire in Washington. B552 was assigned structure defense on Scenic Ln. in the Zulu division of the incident.

06/17/2026

Tonight, Northern Lakes Fire honored eight members of our regional SWAT team with the Firefighter’s Medal of Bravery for their heroic actions on June 29, 2025, when they rendered aid to NLFD Captain Wiedenhoff and CDA Fire Engineer Tysdal.

Brock, Ballman, Tulleners, Bangs, Jolley, Sanchez, Jones, and Orr — thank you for your courage, professionalism, and commitment to serving others. We are grateful for your actions and proud to recognize your service.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the dispatchers and the many public safety agencies that responded that day. Their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication were instrumental during a difficult and challenging incident.

06/13/2026

POST FALLS, Idaho - In a ceremony with family and close supporters, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation welcomed Coeur d’Alene Fire Engineer David Tysdal and his family back into their

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

MEDIA RELEASE

Reporting Officer:
Craig Etherton, Fire Marshal/PIO
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department
Phone: 208-659-8986 Email: [email protected]

Seth Hohenstreet, Captain
Kootenai County Fire & Rescue
Phone: 208-777-8500 Email: [email protected]

June 29th Memorial planned for June 29, 2026

Kootenai County Fire & Rescue and the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department will honor our fallen brothers with a remembrance ceremony at 10:00am on June 29, 2026. This brief ceremony will be held at the Avista Pavilion at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene. Personnel from both fire departments and their families will be remembering our lost brothers, friends, and mentors- John G. Morrison and Frank J. Harwood.

McEuen Park will remain open during this event, and the public is invited to attend. We would like to provide the community with an opportunity to pay their respects, and to allow the fire service community a chance to give our thanks to all those that have supported us through this horrible incident. Please be aware that access and parking will be limited, so those attending should plan accordingly.

Our community showed up for us in an extraordinary way last year, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you to everyone who visited our stations, joined the processions, and lined our roadways as we transported our brothers to and from Spokane. Thank you also to all who participated in fundraisers for the families, donated to the Red and Blue Foundation and the Jeff Welch Foundation, left handmade tributes, or simply stopped to check on us. Your love and support have
meant more than words can express.

There will be a designated area at the pavilion for media coverage during the memorial. We will have designated Fire Department personnel available to interact with the media from 9:00-9:30a.m. prior to the event. Additionally, we will be holding a joint press conference for all interested parties on Thursday June 18, 2026, at 10:00am at the KCFR “Frank J Harwood Training Campus” located at 5271 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls.

06/09/2026

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT
NLFD will be continuing to accept applications for entry level FF/Paramedic until August 7th, 2026. Applications can be made through Public Safety Testing at the link below.

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/northern-lakes-FD/firefighter-paramedic-34

06/08/2026

NLFD firefighters will be found on Hayden Lake as well as upper and lower Twin Lake training on fire boat operations throughout the month of June. Training like this prepares our firefighters to better serve you on the water throughout the busy summer months ahead.

Seen here is green shift on FB590.