Boise County Information and Emergency Notices

08/17/2026

For all of you ADA County folks, please take a little time to take this survey for the Ada County Emergency Management & Community Resilience folks. Being a former Emergency Manager for Boise County, I know how important and helpful these surveys can be. Thank you!

Ada County is working with community members to be better prepared for natural hazards or dangers like floods, wildfires, landslides, earthquakes, and storms by updating the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will look at natural hazards and vulnerabilities, determine what is at risk, and find ways to reduce or eliminate future problems from those hazards.
This survey gives you a chance to share your thoughts and be part of the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your concerns and may lead to actions that lower your chances of getting hurt, losing important services, or having damage to buildings because of a natural disaster in the future.
This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete. You can find the link to the survey in the comments below.

08/17/2026

East Boise County EMS is hiring!!

🚑 WE’RE HIRING — JOIN EAST BOISE COUNTY EMS! 🚑

East Boise County EMS District is accepting applications for:

⭐ Full-Time EMT
⭐ Part-Time EMT

Are you an experienced EMT who takes initiative, works well independently, and wants to make a difference in rural EMS? We want to hear from you!

East Boise County EMS District serves approximately 1,300 square miles throughout East Boise County, including Idaho City, Lowman, Placerville, Centerville, Wilderness Ranch, Robie Creek, Clear Creek, and the Highway 21 corridor.

Our EMTs work in a unique rural environment where strong assessment skills, sound judgment, teamwork, professionalism, and self-motivation are essential.

🚑 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• Hold a current Idaho State EMT license
• Hold a current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Have a minimum of one year of EMS experience
• Have ambulance driving experience
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record
• Be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Be able to successfully pass drug and alcohol testing
• Be dependable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be comfortable providing emergency medical care in a rural environment where transport times and access to additional resources may be extended
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction
• Be willing to stay productive during slower periods by identifying tasks that need to be completed rather than waiting to be directed
• Take pride in maintaining ambulances, equipment, the station, and overall operational readiness
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute wherever needed

💪 WE'RE LOOKING FOR A SELF-STARTER

Rural EMS has busy days and it also has slower days. We're looking for people who understand that being on duty means always being ready and always contributing.

The right candidate doesn't need to be given a list of tasks throughout the day. We value EMTs who notice what needs attention, take initiative, help their partners, check equipment, maintain the station and ambulances, work on training, and find productive ways to strengthen the organization between calls.

🏔️ WHY EAST BOISE COUNTY EMS?

This isn't just station-based EMS. Our district serves residents, visitors, recreation areas, mountain communities, and travelers throughout a large and diverse response area.

You'll have opportunities to work alongside local fire departments, quick-response units, law enforcement, Boise County Search & Rescue, and air medical services while responding to everything from medical emergencies and motor vehicle crashes to remote and backcountry incidents.

We are continuing to build and strengthen EMS throughout East Boise County, and we're looking for EMTs who want to be part of that growth not simply fill a seat on an ambulance.

💙 If you have the experience, initiative, work ethic, and commitment to serve, we want to hear from you!

📩 Interested applicants: Contact East Boise County EMS District for additional information and application instructions.

To Apply go to EBCEDEMS.ORG
-Complete application
-Email with resume, references, and Idaho State License

📧 [email protected]

East Boise County EMS District
Rapid emergency response for those who live, visit, and travel in East Boise County.

🚑 Come serve where your skills, initiative, and dedication truly make a difference.

08/14/2026

Hwy 55 UPDATE!

Mile Marker 81 Fire – Highway 55 and the Banks-Lowman Road are slated to reopen tonight near the Mile Marker 81 Fire. During daylight hours Friday, both roads may be temporarily restricted to one-lane traffic with a pilot car as crews work along the roadway and clear debris as needed.

Heavy equipment may also be operating on or near the roadway. Motorists should use caution, expect possible delays and watch for firefighters and equipment while traveling through the area.

The Mile Marker 81 Fire held throughout the day with no change in acreage and remains estimated at 330 acres. Crews completed line construction and burnout operations, bringing the fire down to the highway on both sides.

Firefighters will continue extinguishing hot spots and monitoring areas that are too steep to safely access. Containment is still anticipated Friday, Aug. 14, by noon.

One crew is expected to be released Friday, with the incident transitioning to Type 4 incident command Saturday morning.

Travelers are encouraged to check Idaho 511 and the Idaho Transportation Department for the latest road conditions.

08/13/2026

Hwy 55 CLOSED!! Please share to get the word out! Check 511Idaho for road updates.

SH-55 was closed in both directions for 19 miles north of Banks shortly after midnight due to wildfire activity in the area.

Travelers should avoid the area and use US-95 as an alternate route to allow firefighters and emergency personnel to safely continue operations along the highway.

Conditions may change as fire activity evolves. Check https://511.idaho.gov/ #:Alerts for the latest road conditions and closures.

08/12/2026

Please view and share this post from the Boise County Sheriff's Office.

🔥 WILDFIRE UPDATE – HIGHWAY 55, MILEPOST 81 🔥

A wildfire near Milepost 81 on Highway 55 is currently estimated at approximately 75 acres.

Multiple resources from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and U.S. Forest Service are on scene. IDL is currently the primary agency managing the fire and is working to order additional resources, including potentially some aircraft.

⚠️ Please use caution if traveling through the area. Fire crews and equipment are actively working along Highway 55 and Banks-Lowman Road toward Garden Valley. Drivers should slow down, remain alert, and give emergency personnel plenty of room to work.

Conditions can change quickly. We will share additional information as it becomes available.

07/31/2026

Congratulations on your graduation you two!!

🎉 Congratulations, Deputy Spath and Deputy Lanham! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Spath and Deputy Lanham on graduating from the Idaho POST Academy!

Graduating from the academy is no small accomplishment. It represents months of hard work, long days, demanding training, and a commitment to serving others with professionalism and integrity.

While this marks the completion of one important chapter, it’s really just the beginning. We look forward to watching both deputies continue their careers here in Boise County as they serve our communities with dedication and pride.

Congratulations to both of you on this outstanding achievement, and welcome to the next step in your law enforcement careers!

👏 Congratulations, Deputy Spath and Deputy Lanham!

07/31/2026

⚠️This weekend's weather is creating the kind of conditions that firefighters worry about most.🚨

Hot temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds mean that any new fire can spread rapidly, growing from a small spark into a large wildfire in minutes. These conditions can lead to extreme fire behavior that is difficult—and sometimes impossible—to stop until the weather changes.
At the same time, wildfire activity across Idaho and neighboring states has stretched firefighting resources thin. Many firefighters, engines, aircraft, and support personnel are already committed to large incidents, leaving fewer resources available to respond to new fires.
That makes prevention more important than ever.
This weekend, you can help by:
🔥 Never parking or driving on dry grass.
🔥 Avoid dragging trailer chains.
🔥Skip activities that could create sparks.
🔥 Follow all fire restrictions.
🔥 If you have to have a campfire...Make sure campfires are completely out before leaving.

One preventable wildfire can quickly become tomorrow's headline. Every spark matters, and every Idahoan has a role to play in protecting our communities, firefighters, and natural resources.

Fire Prevention Jen
USWFS Idaho -Great Basin

07/31/2026

Long delays could mean very long delays! Make sure your car is ready with all of the fluids full. Also make sure you have plenty of water for you and your pets. Please share so other can plan ahead. There's always Hwy 95 as well to consider. Check 511Idaho.com.

🚧 Traffic Alert – Highway 55 🚧

If you’re traveling on Highway 55 between mileposts 73 and 75 in Boise County, plan for extra travel time.

Beginning immediately, the highway will be reduced to one lane on weekdays for roadwork. This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place through approximately August 21, although the schedule is subject to change.

Please expect:
🚧 Delays and heavy congestion
🚧 Flaggers and alternating one-way traffic
🚧 Slower travel through the work zone

Please slow down, stay alert, and give road crews plenty of room to work safely.

For the latest project updates, schedules, or questions, please contact the Idaho Transportation Department

07/25/2026

Boise County Search and Rescue and East Boise County EMS answering call. Or should I say calls! A huge THANK YOU to these awesome volunteers!!

07/23/2026

Highway 21 road closure from Grandjean to Banner Summit update from the Boise County Sheriff's Office.