Northern Lakes Fire Protection District

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

208 Recovery Executive Director Tess Reasor and Northern Lakes Fire District Fire Chief Kevin Croffoot. DAVID BERNAUER/Press

10/21/2026

🚒 October is Fire Prevention Month – Charging Into Fire Safety!

Northern Lakes Fire District firefighters are visiting elementary schools throughout Hayden, Rathdrum, Twin Lakes, and Garwood, sharing important fire safety messages with over 1,500 kindergarten, second-grade, and fifth-grade students!

From home fire escape plans to rechargeable battery safety, we’re helping students build lifelong fire safety habits.

🔥 Parents and families: Keep the conversation going at home! Review your family’s fire escape plan, test your smoke alarms, and talk with your kids about safe charging habits.

Fire prevention starts with education, and safety starts with YOU!

10/20/2026

Our community is growing, and so is the demand for emergency services.

Northern Lakes Fire District is responding to nearly 7,000 calls a year. As our area continues to grow, maintaining reliable emergency services remains a priority.

This November, voters will have the opportunity to consider a proposed levy increase. For a home valued at $400,000 with a homeowner's exemption, the estimated increase is approximately $16 per year.

Watch the video to learn more about the proposal and what it means for our community.

Election Day: November 3rd

For more information, visit www.northernlakesfire.com.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to our new Division Chief, Eric Sorenson! His wife had the honor of pinning him and fellow dive team members attended to show their support. Eric had dedicated many years to our department, and we're proud to celebrate this next chapter in his service to our community!

10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
GEORGE ANDERL PARK HAZARDOUS FUEL REDUCTION PROJECT -04

MEETING TIME: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

MEETING LOCATION: Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management - 1662 W. Wyoming Ave. Hayden ID. 83835

A public town hall meeting will be hosted by Kootenai County Parks and Waterways, Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management, FireSmart, and Northern Lakes Fire Department, to provide neighboring property owners and Kootenai County residents with information regarding a proposed hazardous fuel reduction project at George Anderl Park. The proposed project is necessary to reduce impacts of wildfires inside the park and neighboring properties.

PROJECT SITE LOCATION
GEORGE ANDERL PARK: 2236 E. Loch Haven Drive, Hayden, ID 83835