Swan Valley Fire District

09/04/2026

*ATTENTION *
There will be a few Large Controlled burns near the flats. Please do not call 911. Thanks!

09/04/2026

A great opportunity to learn some life saving skills! Give Safe Foundation a like and share this post!

STOP THE BLEED 🩸
using packing and pressure along with a tourniquet to control life threatening bleeding in the event of an emergency.
👩‍🏫: Kasia Kohler, RN

When: Saturday, October 3 from 10-11:30am
📍 Swan Valley Fire Station 1 (15 Highway 31, Swan Valley ID 83449)

Everybody that participates in the class will get one of these stop the bleed kits as well as their own tourniquet! (while supplies last)

09/03/2026

🔥 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted in Eastern Idaho 🔥

With wildfire danger decreasing across the region, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be rescinded tomorrow, September 3, at 12:01 a.m. for the Eastern Idaho Fire Restriction Area.

While restrictions are being lifted, fire season isn’t over. Please stay vigilant—one of the most common causes of fall wildfires in eastern Idaho is abandoned warming fires left smoldering in remote areas.

Do your part to prevent wildfires:
• Never leave a campfire unattended
• Keep water and a shovel nearby
• Make sure your fire is dead out and cool to the touch before leaving
• Fireworks and exploding targets are never allowed on federal or state lands

Burn bans may still be in place for activities like debris or agricultural burning. Check burn permit requirements at: http://burnpermits.idaho.gov/

Thank you for helping keep our public lands and communities safe!

09/03/2026

As 9/3/26 Swan Valley Fire District has lifted our burn ban, after some much needed moisture and low temperatures moved into our area.

As always PLEASE make sure your campfire or burn pile is always completely out and cold to the touch, the wind can reignite almost anything. If you do have a large burn pile you’ve been waiting to burn, please call dispatch at the non emergency number 208-529-1200 to let them know. That way any smoke reports will be a known controlled burn and we won’t have to visit you.

With Labor Day approaching we want to remind everyone to always wear a life jacket, be a cautious rider and wear a helmet on any dirt bike/4wheeler etc., no fireworks are allowed in the national forest and drive safely (not under the influence and slow down).

As much as we love our community we do not want to see you!! But if you’d like to see us, shoot us a message and come say hi 😉

08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day to Gunner & Mocha 💖

08/23/2026

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most.

Before long shifts and after days on the line, seeing signs of support from the communities we serve is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Thank you for supporting the firefighters and support personnel who spend days and weeks away from their loved ones to help protect communities across the country.

08/21/2026

🚨FIRE RESTRICTIONS 🚨

The rain last weekend helped, but it’s quickly dried out and gotten hot again. Nationwide we are still at a Planning Level 5 meaning firefighting resources are still very limited. With predicted lightning activity in the coming days it is likely new starts will emerge, and we do not want any to be human caused. Next week restrictions status will be re-evaluated, check your local Federal agency for the latest information.

These photos are from THIS WEEKEND at the reservoir. If you get caught burning a fire like this during a fire ban you will be fined.

And please pick up your garbage, there’s not a dumpster in either of these photos.

08/20/2026

Tuesday August 18th was *National Volunteer Firefighter Day*

I just wanted to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to ALL volunteer firefighters for their dedication and commitment to their communities. They can be at work, in the middle of dinner at home or comfortably sleeping in their beds when a tone goes off. It takes time to learn the trucks, PPE and radio communications because we don’t do it every day like a normal career station.

The Big Rock Fire was a great example of what volunteers do for their communities by dropping everything and running towards the danger, preventing threatened structures and businesses from burning.

It shouldn’t take one day of recognition to say thank though, so if you know a volunteer firefighter, see one or simply comment on this post; give them a THANK YOU ❤️‍🔥

(not sure who got this amazing shot from the big rock fire (that’s our truck bottom right) but well done 👏)

08/15/2026

thank you for your service. rest easy brothers, we have it from here 💔

our thoughts are with your families, friends and coworkers.