Caribou County Fire Department

05/29/2026

Burn permits ARE required in Caribou County. To get a burn permit or if you have any questions call 208-547-2583 Monday-Friday.

04/06/2026

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Think you’re good to burn just because it’s not closed fire season? Think again.
Even outside of Idaho’s burn permit season (May 10–October 20), local fire restrictions may still apply depending on where you live. Counties and fire districts can have tighter rules—and it’s your responsibility to know them.

✅ Before you light, check with your local fire officials
✅ Make sure you’re following the rules for your area

Don’t risk a preventable wildfire.
Do your part, prevent a wildfire start.

🔗 https://burnpermits.idaho.gov/

Fire Prevention Jen

03/20/2026

REMINDER: It’s burning season again. Lots of clean up and ditches to be cleaned. Here are a few reminders. Burn permits are required for any and all burning in the county. You must stay with the fire, have enough tools and manpower to keep control of the fire. You are responsible for the fire and the smoke that it creates. If it turns into a nuisance fire, the fire department can order the fire extinguished or extinguish it at their discretion. All burning must be done during daylight hours. Burn permits can be issued for up to 2 weeks. Agricultural burns (crop residue, hay/straw bales, fields) require a DEQ burn permit plus a county burn permit. If you have any questions about agriculture burns, call the EMS office at 208-547-2583. If you feel like you need assistance in putting out the fire please call 911 and we will gladly help.
Burn permits are issued at no cost Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm. They can be done over the phone 208-547-2583 or in person at 40 W. Center, Soda Springs.
For burn permits in city limits please contact your city hall.

02/03/2026

Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaw or arm pain—these can all be signs of a heart attack. EMTs aren’t just there for transport. They can start lifesaving care immediately at your side, including monitoring your heart, giving oxygen or medications, and getting you to the right hospital fast.

Don’t wait it out. Don’t drive yourself.
Early treatment saves heart muscle—and lives.

If you or someone near you has symptoms, call 911 and let our EMTs help.

09/15/2025

Starting today 9/15/2025, Caribou County has lifted the county burn ban. Burn permits are still required for ALL burns except small backyard cooking/warming fires in approved fire pits.
County burn permits are required for ditch banks, canal banks, rock piles, slash piles, weeds, tree branches, etc.
A DEQ permit AND a county burn permit is required for all agriculture burns. This includes: Whole fields, pastures, spots within a field or pasture, broken bales, food plots, blanching or flaming operations, anything agricultural.
Burn permits are free and can be done over the phone by calling the EMS office 208-547-2583 or in person at 40 W. Center, Soda Springs.
If you have any questions about what can and can't be burned call the EMS office. Burn Permits are given out Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
If you have questions about DEQ permits, you can call 208-236-6160 or visit their website www.deq.idaho.gov.
This does not apply to inside city limits, BLM or Forest Service land. Please contact the BLM or Forest Service office for their restrictions.

07/09/2025

06/27/2025

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
Caribou County Fire Chief Brad Hemmert has issued a burn ban in Caribou County effective July 1, 2025. This ban is for all open burning including burn barrels. You can still use your BBQ grill and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception 2).
The requirements for the cooking fire will be:
• A minimum of 20 feet of green grass or bare earthen material around the pit.
• An improved pit liner such as metal fire ring or bricks to hold the fire
• A shovel
• Running water to extinguish the flames
• Someone to monitor the fire until completely extinguished
This restriction will remain in effect until further notice. Please check the DEQ web site for daily air quality restrictions before having a cooking fire. (deq.idaho.gov)
This burn ban does not apply to those camping on forest service land. You will need to call the forest service to find out their restrictions.
No burn permits will be issued until further notice. Currently issued burn permits will no longer be valid after June 30, 2025.
If you have any questions, please call the EMS office 547-2583.
For information on burn restrictions inside city limits for Soda Springs, Grace and Bancroft, please contact the city fire chief's.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Brad Hemmert
Caribou County Fire Chief

06/03/2025

Bailey Creek Area Landowners: The Caribou County Fire Department, in conjunction with the Bailey Creek Fire District, has received a Western Fire Managers Fuels Reduction Grant. This grant provides funding to mitigate wildfire-prone vegetation on private lands within the wildland-urban interface designated fire danger areas. For more information or to participate in the project, you can contact the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments 208-233-4535 x1029 [email protected] or the Caribou County Fire Department 208-547-2583 [email protected]

01/03/2025