Moscow Volunteer Fire & Ambulance

06/06/2026

Hope to see you at the Officer Newbill Safety Fair! Today 10am-1pm Eastside Marketplace!

06/02/2026

Join us this Saturday for the 2026 Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair!

📅 Saturday, June 6

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Eastside Marketplace

Bring the whole family for a FREE day of fun, learning, and safety!

✅ Free bike helmets

🌭 Free hot dogs

🚴 Kid’s Bike rodeo

💦 Water safety education

👶 Car seat safety checks

🚑 Meet local emergency responders

🚁 See a Life Flight helicopter up close

…and so much more!

We can’t wait to see you and your family there for a fun-filled day dedicated to keeping kids safe and healthy in our community!

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06/02/2026

The Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair is this Saturday, June 6th from 10am - 1pm at the Eastside Marketplace!
The Fair is free and fun for the whole family with free helmets, hot dogs, a bike rodeo, car seat safety checks, local emergency responders, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair on June 6th from 10am - 1pm at Eastside Marketplace!
The Fair is free and fun for the whole family with free helmets, hot dogs, a bike rodeo, car seat safety checks, local emergency responders, and more!

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week! 🚑💙

Thank you to the EMTs, Paramedics, EMS drivers, volunteers, and mutual aid partners who answer the call every day. Over 75% of our 3,100+ annual calls are medical emergencies or traumatic injuries, and our EMS team is there to provide compassionate care when our community needs it most.

Our volunteers dedicate countless hours each month training, serving, and responding at a moment’s notice. From college students to retirees, new members to those with 30+ years of service — this team’s dedication, experience, and heart make our community stronger.

EMS is more than emergency response. Our team also helps keep our community safe through CPR and Stop the Bleed classes, station tours for kids, fall prevention education, and other community risk reduction programs.

The work is rewarding, challenging, and sometimes heartbreaking, and we are incredibly grateful for all you do. Thank you also to our City administrative staff who help keep the wheels rolling behind the scenes, and to the families, pets, coworkers, and friends who support us through the toughest days.

Thank you for serving Moscow and the surrounding communities.

05/19/2026

🎓🚒 Celebrating Our Spring MVFD Class Graduates & Lifesaving Teams 🚑👏

This spring, we are proud to recognize the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our volunteers who completed advanced training through courses offered by the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.

Congratulations to our graduates of:

🔥 Firefighter II – advancing skills in firefighting operations, leadership, and incident command
🚑 EMT Optional Module (OM) – gaining advanced EMS skills including IV therapy, airway management, and more - this class was a partnership with our Latah County EMS volunteer agencies.
📚 Instructor I – preparing the next generation of fire and EMS educators

We also had the honor of recognizing several of our First Responders with a Lifesaving Award for their teamwork and professionalism during major incidents and CPR saves.

To all of our volunteers — thank you for going above and beyond to further your skills and serve others with dedication and compassion. Thank you to all the MVFD volunteers and staff who were IV practice arms for the OM students.

A heartfelt thank you to the families and friends who supported these volunteers through the many long nights of classes and training.

Thank you to our incredible instructor teams for the time, knowledge, and mentorship you provide to help our responders succeed.

Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication! We are proud of each and every one of you! ❤️🚒🚑

Deary Volunteer Fire Department Juliaetta Volunteer Fire Department

05/16/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Volunteer EMT Kasen Evans on graduating from the University of Idaho today with a double major in Biochemistry and Microbiology! 👏🚑

Originally from Nampa, Idaho, Kasen joined the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department EMS Division two years ago while attending the University of Idaho. Since then, he has dedicated countless hours serving our community while balancing an incredibly demanding academic schedule.

After graduation, Kasen will continue his education at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he will pursue his doctoral degree and work toward becoming a physician. 🩺

Kasen shared:

“Volunteering for the MVFD has been a great experience as I’ve gone through my education. It’s been fun and insightful to give back to the community that’s been supporting me during my undergrad. It allowed me to get hands-on experience in medicine and allowed me to make my mind up about becoming a physician. I’ve made a lot of great connections and have met some amazing people.”

Thank you, Kasen, for your dedication to our department and the Moscow community. Your hard work, compassion, and commitment to service have made a lasting impact, and we have no doubt you are going to be an amazing physician someday.

We wish you all the best in this next chapter — and thank you for your service! ❤️🚒🚑

05/15/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Student Resident Firefighter/EMT Reece Alfaro on graduating this weekend from the University of Idaho with a degree in Criminology and a minor in Pre-Health Studies!

Originally from Orange County, California, Reece moved to Moscow and has dedicated the past three years to serving our community as a volunteer firefighter/EMT with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.

As a Resident Crew Boss, Reece stepped up to lead Bravo Shift, taking on additional leadership responsibilities and helping mentor fellow volunteers. During his service, he was honored as Station 3 Firefighter of the Year and was recognized as part of a team receiving CPR Life Saving Awards.

After graduation, Reece will be working in wildland fire this summer while interviewing with career fire departments across the western United States. His long-term goal is to continue his career in the fire service and attend paramedic school.

Reece shared:
“Volunteering with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department has impacted me by giving me the foundational skills needed to pursue a career in the fire service and giving me a second family away from home.”

He also adds:
“Bravo Shift is the best shift!”

Congratulations, Reece! Thank you for your service, leadership, and commitment to our community. We wish you the very best in your future career — any department will be lucky to have you! 🚒👏

05/15/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Devin Moura, who graduates this weeked from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science – Pre-Vet!

Devin came to Moscow from Lovelock, Nevada, and has spent his entire college career living in our fire station dorms while serving as a Student Resident Firefighter/EMT with Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. During his time with us, Devin has earned numerous recognitions, including Firefighter of the Year and multiple CPR Lifesaving Awards.

Beyond emergency response, Devin has also served as a CPR instructor and has been deeply involved in public outreach, station tours, and community risk reduction activities. His passion for service and caring for others has left a lasting impact on our department and our community.

Next, Devin will continue his fire and EMS career as a Reserve Firefighter/EMT with a regional career department while attending paramedic school through Idaho State University at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. He also plans to continue volunteering with MVFD whenever he can.

Devin shared:

“Being a Student Resident Firefighter/EMT with MVFD has taught me life and leadership skills that I could not have gained anywhere else. My experience over the last four years has been incredible, and I am thankful for the opportunity to be here. This program has shaped me into a better all-around person and helped prepare me for what lies ahead.

Thank you to all the student residents, community volunteers, and administrative staff who supported me during my time here. I will always be grateful for what this organization has done for me. I am honored to have served the Moscow community alongside such a great group of people.”

Thank you, Devin, for your dedication, compassion, and service to our community. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the great things ahead in your future! 🚒❤️

05/14/2026

🎓 Please join us in congratulating Jake Nelson! 🎓

After nearly 3½ years of volunteering as a EMT with MVFD, Jake is graduating with a Bachelor’s in Medical Science, with minors in Microbiology and Pre-Health Professions Studies from the University of Idaho.

Originally from Emmett, Idaho, Jake plans to take a gap year working as an ER Tech or Medical Assistant while applying to medical school to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a physician.

When reflecting on his time with MVFD, Jake shared:

“Volunteering with MVFD was the most valuable experience I had during college. Nearly everything I know about being an EMT, patient care, and serving others came from my time with the department. The onboarding, training, and support from the volunteers, paramedics, and administrative staff set me up to succeed, but what made MVFD special was the people. I made great friends and connections, and the department truly felt like a family.

Serving the Moscow community was a privilege, and my time with MVFD helped me confirm my dream of becoming a physician one day. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to had been even just a small part of this department. MVFD is headed in a fantastic direction, and I will always be thankful for the role it played in my college experience.”

We are proud of everything Jake has accomplished and grateful for the dedication and service he brought to our department and community. We can’t wait to see all he accomplishes next.

Congratulations, Jake, and best of luck on your next adventure! 🚑❤️

05/14/2026

🎓🚑 Congratulations to volunteer EMT Owen O’Dea on graduating from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies!

Owen is from Spokane Valley, WA, and has been a volunteer with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for the past 4.5 years. During that time, he has been a very active member of our department — helping with our EMT class, teaching CPR classes and recently taking on additional leadership responsibilities as an EMS Crew Coordinator, where he mentors new EMTs.

After graduation, Owen will continue volunteering with MVFD while pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology at the University of Idaho. He will also help teach our Fall EMT class.

Owen shared:
“Volunteering for the MVFD has been the best choice I made during my college experience. Being able to work with other students and learn and grow alongside them has made volunteering an experience I will never regret. Having the opportunity to further my education in the field while having the support MVFD and my fellow volunteers provide has been extremely wonderful, and I look forward to continuing to volunteer with MVFD.”

Thank you, Owen, for your dedication and service to our community. Congratulations on this accomplishment and exciting next step! 🎓