Gem County Fire-EMS

09/24/2026

✨ WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS! ✨

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out, supported, and made our recent event an absolute success! Because of the community’s incredible generosity, funds were raised that directly support our local firefighters. Providing additional specialized training, essential lifesaving equipment, and crucial funding for the Gem County Fire Burnout Fund.

Special Volunteer Shout-Out: A huge thank you to the Emmett High Girls Soccer Team for all of their hard work serving food and helping with pick-up and clean-up throughout the event!

Events like these simply aren't possible without the unwavering support of our local businesses, donors, and volunteers.

Major Sponsors & Community Donors:
• Above and Beyond Plumbing
• Avalanche Glass
• Ballenger Insurance
• Dykman Electrical (Gavin Hemmert)
• EVANS
• Mad River Plumbing
• Reba
• Shawn Gonzales & Kelly Dobson
• Valor Health
• Valley Wide

Raffle, Auction & Special Item Donors:
• Abilities LLC – Slushy Machine
• Andy McNevins – Custom Wooden Flag
• AutoZone – Toolkit
• B&W – Gift Cards
• Banducci’s – Gift Basket
• Brundage Mountain Resort – Winter Daily Lift Tickets
• Caleb Roosenburg – Orchard Store Gift Basket
• Chad & Angela – W**e & Charcuterie Board Basket
• D&B Supply – Guns & Gift Card
• DJ McCall – Custom Knife
• Eaton Glass Works – 1-Hour Couples Class
• Emmett Golf Course – Gift Card
• Ferguson’s – W**e Fridge
• Hannah Meuser – Brownies
• Hayden Beverage – Kegs & Refreshments
• Incorruptible Co. – Gift Card
• Indian Summer Tan & Boutique – Gift Basket
• Jim Ciardelli – Box of Sh***un Shells & Clays at Caldwell
• Joclynn Webb – Custom Auction Cake
• Joey Lanham / Bill's Machine – Metal Signs & Gift Card
• John’s Plumbing – Porta Potty Services
• K&S – Chophouse Gift Card
• Kayla Coulter – Dessert
• La Costa – Gift Certificates
• Mountain West – Gift Basket
• NAPA Auto Parts – Retractable Extension Cord
• Odom Corp. – Cooler & Swag
• Ontario Liquor Store – Refreshments
• Payette National Forest Service – Raffle Basket
• Pepsi – Gift Basket
• Reclaimed Lumber Products – Wood Signs
• Ridge Electric – Leatherman
• Rock and Assoc – Smoke Detectors
• Saddle and Sage – Gift Basket
• Sage to Sawtooth Bushcraft – Fire Starter Kit
• Scheels – Gift Certificate
• Susan McCoy – Platter, Pen & Wood Hydrant
• Tamarack Resort – Event Support
• Ted Shaver – Gear Straps
• Tom Neville – Custom Knives
• True Value – Patio Set
• Valley Pump – Hose, Sprinkler & Hat
• Your Name On This – Gift Card

Please show your appreciation by supporting these generous businesses, groups, and individuals the next time you're out in the community.
Thank you all for standing behind our firefighters and helping keep Gem County safe!

09/22/2026

⚠️REMINDER!!⚠️

MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT TRAINING
Multiple agencies, emergency vehicles, and loud music will be present.
This is a PLANNED EXERCISE, there is NO THREAT.
PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE AREA

09/21/2026

⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️

An MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) drill will be conducted tomorrow involving multiple agencies, emergency vehicles, and loud music.

Please be advised that this is a planned training exercise. There is no actual threat or emergency.

For your safety and to avoid interfering with the exercise, please DO NOT APPROACH the drill area.

09/19/2026

STILL NEED TICKETS? THERE’S STILL TIME!

The Gem County FIRE-EMS Auxiliary Banquet & Auction is happening TODAY! Come out for an evening of great food, fun, and and exciting auction items.

All proceeds from the event directly support equipment, training, and resources that help first responders serve Gem County safely and effectively!

Don't miss out on the event of the year!

09/17/2026

🚒🔥 SNEAK PEEK! 🔥🚒

The Gem County FIRE-EMS Auxiliary Banquet & Auction is getting closer, and we’re starting to reveal some of the items that will be up for grabs. And yes, there will be boomsticks!

Still need tickets? There’s still time to get yours! Use the link below. Don’t miss out on a great night of food, fun, and some serious auction action.

All proceeds from the event directly support equipment, training, and resources that help first responders serve Gem County safely and effectively!

Hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gem-county-fireems-auxiliary-banquet-tickets-1985998920232?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

09/16/2026

🔥 BURN BAN LIFTED 🔥

The Gem County Fire District #1 burn ban is officially over!

However, per Idaho DEQ requirements, the following items may not be burned:

* Garbage from food preparation
* Plastics
* Dead animals or animal waste
* Materials from vehicles, including junk motor vehicles, parts, tires, and other rubber materials
* Construction materials, including asphaltic materials, tar and petroleum materials, paints, treated wood, and insulated wire
* Trade waste, including waste generated from construction, commercial, or industrial activities

Please Burn Safely

All fires must be supervised at all times. Make sure you have a means of extinguishment, such as a water source, readily available and nearby.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

Outdoor Burning Restrictions Map Crop Residue Burning Map DEQ monitors daily air quality and weather conditions throughout the state to evaluate whether

09/15/2026

Did you miss the raffle for the Banquet Ticket Giveaway? Here’s your chance to see who won!

Congratulations to and ! 🎉

Winners can pick up their tickets at:
Gem County Fire Station 1
115 W 3rd Street
Emmett Idaho

Although the raffle is over, we’d still love to see you all at the banquet September 19! Mark your calendars and come spend the evening with us. Buy your tickets using the link below. Hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gem-county-fireems-auxiliary-banquet-tickets-1985998920232?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

09/12/2026

09/02/2026

WIN TICKETS!!

Want a chance to attend the 3rd Annual Gem County FIRE-EMS Auxiliary Auction & Banquet? We’re giving 2 lucky winners TWO tickets each! Each ticket includes an entry to the event and dinner.

HOW TO ENTER:

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Winners will be announced September 11th LIVE on Facebook!

Good luck and thank you for supporting Gem County FIRE-EMS!

08/17/2026

Position: Full-Time Paramedic / Firefighter
Department: Gem County Fire EMS (Idaho)
Starting Salary: $52,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERSI retirement, personal leave, holidays, and funeral leave

Role Summary
This position involves responding to 911 emergency calls to provide advanced prehospital medical care and patient transport. The employee serves as a licensed Idaho Paramedic and may perform firefighter duties (Firefighter I certification preferred but not required at hire). The role includes emergency response, patient care, documentation, equipment maintenance, training support, and station upkeep.

This role is ideal for a licensed paramedic who is comfortable working in high-pressure environments and performing both medical and fire service support duties.

Call us at (208)365-2012

https://gemfireems.org/join-our-team