It’s been a busy week for the Blackfoot Fire Department responding to emergencies at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

We, personnel of volunteer fire departments, are asked what do we do all day? Well here is a brief glimpse into a volunteer firefighter's day whose district is adjacent to one of our many waterways ...

Brix said volunteer departments have smaller budgets, and the cost of gear keeps going up. So, he’s seen countless departments using out-of-date gear and equipment.

Fincastle crews respond to vehicle fire The fire happened Tuesday night in the 5800 block of Blue Ridge Turnpike The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday night.

Brix said volunteer departments have smaller budgets, and the cost of gear keeps going up. So, he’s seen countless departments using out-of-date gear and equipment.