Gooding Fire

10/23/2026

Wednesday night at drill we finished up with our live fire training. Deputy Chief Curtis was able to get this video and shows what the firefighters were seeing. Our scenario was a basement fire. They had to go up the stairs to the 2nd level and progress down the internal stairs and into the fire room. Our firefighters train hard and love to learn. I am very proud of each and every one of them for the time they put in for training and calls and the sacrifice they make being away from their own families to keep our community safe!

10/08/2026

National Fire Prevention Week 2026 is this week and is focused on reducing lithium-ion battery fires and helping families stay safe at home.

Take a few minutes to review these battery safety tips with everyone in your household and make sure you’re following safe charging practices. Small steps can make a big difference in preventing fires.

⚡ Charge into Fire Safety with us by learning how to safely charge, store, and use lithium-ion batteries.

10/07/2026

10/04/2026

Earlier this week at drill firefighters were able to get exposed to live fire training, for some this was their first time. Fire service training provides various props that move around the state for firefighters to get first hand knowledge and training. Gooding fire’s men and women train hard and take it seriously so when the time comes, they are ready to serve our community! The prop will be here the majority of October for our crews to continue drilling and become more comfortable with live fire environments.

Quick note: Gooding Fire has 3 qualified instructors for this prop. Safety is our number one priority. Every evolution was monitored by one instructor that was inside during every burn.

09/11/2026

We were honored to be invited to North Valley Academy for their 9-11 ceremony today. Chief Bishop was asked to speak at the event. 25 years later and many of us that are old enough remember like it was yesterday. We remember the 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority Police officers, 23 NYPD officers, 8 EMT/Paramedics and military personnel who gave their lives to save countless others. The Passengers and crew of flight 93 who stood together to prevent further loss of life. And we remember every family whose world changed forever! May we always remember, and may we always be willing to help one another.

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Our Gooding Fire family is saddened by the loss of one of our own. Jerry was a dedicated member of the Gooding Fire Department for 41 years. He was a mentor and leader to countless younger firefighters over the years, but most of all he was a great friend. We will miss his humor and if you knew Jerry he always had a story to tell! Jerry we will miss you and your legacy will remain here forever! Our thoughts are with the Freeman family during this difficult time.

Celebrate the life of Gerald "Jerry" Freeman and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

08/29/2026

Gooding Fire has had a very busy week. Started off Monday night with the passing of thunderstorms. With the storms came abundant lightning which ignited multiple fires in the Bell Rapids area. We responded to help our neighbor’s in Bliss on a brush fire.

Early Wednesday afternoon Gooding crews, along with Hagerman Fire, responded to assist on a structure fire in Bliss.

While that fire was being fought we were alerted of semi on fire at MM 155 on Hwy 26. When crews got on scene not only was the semi on fire but we also had a brush fire on both sides of the highway. BLM was notified and sent what they could but due to other fires they were only able to send limited resources. Incident command called mutual aid from Wendell Fire, Hagerman Fire and Jerome Rural Fire. The brush fires and semi were brought under control in about an hour.

As we were clearing from that incident, BLM was requesting assistance in Ritchfield on the Wildhorse fire. We sent one Type 4 brush truck to assist.

I would like to give a huge shout out to all the firefighters who answered the calls to help our community and our neighboring communities. Their heart and dedication does not go unnoticed! 🚒

08/14/2026

On Tuesday our Support Water tender returned home from the Big Rock Fire in Ririe, ID. That assignment was for 7 days. Early the next day on Wednesday we received new orders for a preposition assignment in Boise. Our tender is in a task force with a group of wildland engines from around the state. Today they were assigned fire patrol In the Placerville area.