"I'm excited to bring the passion, lessons learned, and skills I've developed throughout my career and put them to work to the benefit of Boise's residents and visitors. Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer has 30 years of public safety experience and currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Boise Fire Department. The department employs nearly 300 union and city employees within the four sections: Emergency Services, Support Services, Planning and Administration, and Emergency Management. Fire Service Classifieds See More Fire Stations On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the fire district, Division Chief Eric Waters, said that an interview could take place. The Eagle Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the BLM, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Boise, Meridian and Star fire departments, according to the Sheriff's. During a recent meeting, the Meridian City Council and mayor simultaneously approved the . Mychal Judge, A 9/11 picture you don't see often and a story that most don't know but should know. However, it was conditioned on the Gateway not attempting to ask any questions regarding Doans departure from his position as fire chief for the city of Boise. WFCA President Chief Niemeyer and Vice President Chief Horton present Chief Frievalt (Mammoth Lakes Fire Department, Ret.) Months later, the costs are adding up. The department has an annual operating budget of $57 million and a capital budget in excess of $2.7 million. ", "I'm honored to be selected by Mayor Lauren McLean. Lance started his fire career in 1989 on El Cariso Hotshots in Region 5 while working toward a structural firefighter position. Idaho Fire Chiefs Association P.O. Chief Roberts also enjoys the Great Outdoors, family and friends. 1-866-939-7226, Fax Numbers: In 2010, North Ada County Fire and Rescue and Boise Fire Department entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) that radically changed the face of the District. He and his Command Staff oversee about 300 union and city employees. The 1970's saw 14 new pieces of equipment and vehicles purchased. MILITARY DIVISION. Interviews with Flaum and Richmond Vice Mayor Nathaniel Bates showed a department struggling with numerous issues. The annual budget is just shy of $30 million, former chief John Burgess said in an exit interview. . Main Office700 W. State Street, 3rd Fl.P.O. He and his Command Staff oversee about 300 union and city employees. He is also the host of the BFD Mission Strong podcast, and you will often hear him say remember who we serve.". Health benefits are provided through the IAFF Health and Wellness Trust and include dental, vision, and MERP. He is also active in the Treasure Valley, serving as the current chairman of the Ada County/City Emergency Services System. Fire Chief, . See Map of Boise Area Fire Districts Meet the Chief and Command Staff Mark Niemeyer currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Boise Fire Department. Fire Chief Kirk Carpenter Nampa Fire Department 820 2nd St. South Nampa, ID 83651 Phone: 208-468-5770 Fax: 208-468-5780 carpenterk@cityofnampa.us . Monday through Friday, except state holidays. He said Richmond Fire Department staffers have been playing games with the city by reporting injuries late in their career to get on disability to avoid income taxes and reporting high rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to get payouts. To combat this, Walker proposed annual cancer screenings for all members in the department. ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Photo: Autum Robertson/BoiseDev. Chief Niemeyer is also active in the broader fire service, currently serving as the President of the Western Fire Chiefs Association after serving 4 years as a board member representing the State of Idaho. "We are incredibly excited to welcome a leader that we've admired and respected for years. 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Boise Fire Department: Mark Niemeyer: 333 N. Mark Stall Place: Boise: 83704 (208) 570-6500: Ada: Bonners Ferry Fire Department: Dave Winey: 7137 1st Street: Bonners . In 1901, Boise's Mayor and City Council proposed eliminating the all volunteer fire program and created a new professionally paid Fire Department. City spokesman Seth Ogilvie told BoiseDev in November the decision to reach out to Niemeyer to hire him as Boises Fire Chief was made the next day. Boise County's Outdoor Burning Ordinance is Ordinance 2017-01 and prohibits any open fires on private lands between July 1st and October 20th. Photo via City of Boise After her swearing-in, Doan and McLean held face-to-face meetings. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. That's a question that Boise's Police and Fire chiefs aimed to answer in a joint presentation during Boise City Council's strategic planning session Tuesday morning. The airport also needed specific Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, and another station was built on-site in 1965. Tuesday, the city council approved an extension of its . Fire Chief, Bozeman Fire Department Nevada. Emergency response services are delivered from 17 fire stations located throughout the city in a 130+ square mile response area. Chief Weeber immediately named as his Assistant Chief, William Hoopai, a veteran law enforcement officer with a good reputation and background, including high rank in the National Guard. If this is an emergency, please call 911. While Niemeyer received unanimous support, council members criticized the. Hummel is credentialed through the State of Idaho to teach building construction and has served on the departments hazardous materials, USAR and dive rescue teams. Paul Roberts, division chief of Special Operations for the Boise Fire Department, photographs debris throughout the Boise River on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in downtown Boise. Boise, ID 83725 (Southeast Boise . He also worked for the Ada County Paramedics for 10 years before joining the Meridian Fire Department as a Deputy Chief. Original engine "Old 13" is fully restored. In June of 2020 he was asked to lead the Division of Training and Safety and was recently promoted to Division Chief of Training and Safety. Paul has two children, one working towards a career in fire service, and one in high school who is a varsity cheerleader. Thank you for contacting the Boise Fire Department. Romeo Gervais has served as the current Assistant Chief of Support Services for the Boise Fire Department since 2021. Currently, Lance is a Planning Section Chief 1 on Great Basin Team 2 and is qualified as OSC2, OPBD, ICT3, PSC1 and ACPC. He maintains a strong working relationship with each of these associations, federal agencies and FirstNet (local & national). During his schooling, he served as a Student Firefighter for the Auburn Fire Department. He is also a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) through the National Association of Fire Investigators. As the largest fire department in Idaho, and one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Chief Niemeyer leads a progressive group of 300 men and women who serve the City of Boise and surrounding community. The Boise Police Department has been the subject of much conversation of late, with the dismissal of the last police chief, an independent investigation into the actions of a former captain with racist views on the force and upheaval at the office of police oversight. Boise Fire Department serves a population of nearly 225,000 residents in Idaho's largest city of the state. . He manages the Fire Prevention Division for the Boise Fire Department. Department Of Correction [2420] Ada County [2261] County Of Ada [2111] Idaho State University [1970] Idaho Department of Correction [1947] If this is an emergency, please call 911. After moving to the Treasure Valley in 1997 and spending 10 years working for Ada County Paramedics, Chief Niemeyer was hired by the Meridian Fire Department as a Deputy Chief in 2007, and in 2010 was appointed as the Fire Chief where he spent the next 10 years. A call to the second candidate, Shephard, to see if he was offered the job or had a similar conversation about McLeans vision for the department was not returned. The Logistics Division consists of four full time Logistics Captains, one part time SCBA technician and a warehouse specialist. * EMS Services supplied by Ada County Paramedics. Niemeyer did not meet the education requirements laid out by the search firm, was not interviewed through the process nor did he apply for the position. He also suggested tracking high-stress calls and staff members who might be taking long amounts of leave afterward so staff members can reach out to them for support. Much like Phoenix, this is a growing city so I understand those challenges and have tackled those in Phoenix as well, he said. Prior to joining Boise Fire in 1995 he joined the U.S. Navy in 1990 and served aboard the USS Puget Sound in Norfolk, VA as a shipboard firefighter. 2023 Western Fire Chiefs Association. Lance has been part of Incident Management Teams since 1999 serving as Division Supervisor, Operations Section Chief and Planning Section Chief. Promoted to Battalion Chief January 1997. Firefighters respond to a wide variety of 911 calls, including: structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents, vehicle extrication, dive rescue incidents, hazardous material incidents, technical rescue incidents and aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF). Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Chief Gervais is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds certifications from the International Code Council as a Certified Fire Marshal, Certified Building Code Official, and Certified Fire Code Official. In an email sent to the Gateway in January, Doan had said he has repeatedly and publicly given media permission to have access to his personnel file to verify there was no wrongdoing. After attending the State Fire Academy, Lance was hired into a permanent Firefighter position and spent two years before he returned to the United States Forest Service. Hummel attained the rank of Damage Controlman 2nd Class Petty Officer before being honorably discharged in 1994. Daily Dispatch 2021 Asst Fire Chief City of Boise: Romeo Gervais: 2021: Asst Fire Chief City of Boise: View Salary Details: Steve Butler 2021 Police Lieutenant, Watch Cmdr City of Boise: Steve Butler: . Were not going to double cross our brothers like that just to get rid of someone., About BoiseDevContact: [emailprotected]Privacy policy | Terms, Margaret Carmel is a BoiseDev reporter focused on the City of Boise, housing, homelessness and growth. Mike has been with the Boise Fire Department since 2010. The City of Boise is again without a police chief. Growing up locally she feels vey strongly about community involvement and finding ways to support one another. I will be focused on building strong relationships throughout the City as well as incorporating data and technology, along with the thoughts and ideas of the men and women at the Boise Fire Department, to tackle public safety issues," said Chief Mark Niemeyer. In-person services are limited. Prior to his current role, he served as the Deputy Chief - Fire Marshal for the department for nearly 10 years. BOISE, Idaho The City of Boise has announced the final two candidates for the Fire Chief position after a nationwide search. When asked to do that, Doan stopped responding to emails. The Board of Commissioners is focused on Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, and would hope that the Gateway will allow Chief Doan to share our goals and vision for the future so that our community may be properly informed.. Michael Mikitish Department Chair Office: Emergency Services Department, ISU Meridian Institute of Emergency Management 208-373-1763 mikimich@isu.edu Stay connected During these times it's important to know what our community is doing. The department has an annual operating budget of $57 million and a capital budget more than $2.7 million. The two departments. Thompson died later at a Boise hospital. Jake. He returned to his career in the business world. His knowledge of COVID-19, emergency response, and the fire department will be irreplaceable in the months and years to come. After 14 years in Ohio, he moved to Boise, Idaho and briefly worked for the Grand Canyon National Park Service as an Engine Firefighter and for the Idaho Emergency Medical Service as the Certification and Licensure Coordinator. Chief Michel Moore and other commanders who presented LAPD's tactics at the Los Angeles . The Department serves a population of 236,000 residents in 130+ square miles. The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for fire plans reviews, construction/operational permit inspections, fire and life safety inspections, and fire investigations within the City of Boise and the NACFR and Whitney fire districts. As the Support Services Assistant Chief, he leads the Fire Prevention, Logistics, and Wildfire Divisions. He started his career as both a full-time paramedic and volunteer firefighter, officials say. The soon-to-be demolished Valley View Elementary School on Boise's West Bench caught fire on Monday morning. I use it as background information for my neighborhood. He also wants the department to be concerned with the health of Boiseans, instead of just how fast it took the department to arrive. Prior to coming to the Boise Fire Department, he was a firefighter with the North Ada County Fire District where he was the IAFF Local 2311s Union President.