1 day ago

Last weekend, the West Pend Oreille Fire District and the WPOFD Auxiliary held a Food Drive for our Bonner Community Food Bank here in Priest River.We recieved a total of:440 lbs of food donations,$1,088 in cash donations, and $50 in gift certification donation.The generosity and community spirit shines brightly and we are all proud to serve you all and help with these fundraisers.Fire Chief Jamie Painton would like to extend his appreciation to our community for their generous support and donations to the Bonner County Food Bank to help those in need. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

West Pend Oreille Fire District

3 days ago

A Community Volunteer Fire DistrictFreeman Lake, Oldtown, Priest River, Bear Paw, Blue Lake MEETING AGENDA APRIL 1, 2025 6:30 P.M.Location: Station 1, 61 Airfield Way, Priest River, ID 83856CALL TO ORDERPledge of Allegiance Participants: Chris Davis, Dave Van Natter, Rick Hall, Chief Jamie Painton, and Judy Kokanos ADOPTION OF AGENDA – ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF MINUTES – ACTION ITEMPUBLIC REMARKSCORRESPONDENCE: City Service Valcon letter. Priest River City letter for station 2REPORTS OF OFFICERSA. Maintenance/RepairB. Chief’s ReportCONSENT AGENDAA. Payables – ACTION ITEMB. Financial Report – ACTION ITEMC. Cameras: Stations 3 & 4, Ring stations 1 & 2 – ACTION ITEM D. Surplus ItemsF. Budget Public Meeting – ACTION ITEM UNFINISHED BUSINESS (OLD BUSINESS)SOPs/SOGs have been corrected and are being emailed to the volunteers for review. There is a sign-off sheet prepared for everyone to sign that they have read and understand the newest SOPs/SOGs. NEW BUSINESS:Billing Fee schedule review and policy – ACTION ITEMTesting and repairs to Compress Air Foam System or surplus – ACTION ITEMOLD BUSINESS:Mutual Aid Agreement with South Pend Oreille County review current or prepare newStatus of GrantsStatus of mobile Radios In all department vehiclesStatus of additional Web Page access and minutes on web pageRepairs to station 3 new base cove. Quotes for “French drain”ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION: 74-206 (1)(b) Personnel Goals 2025 and Review of 2024ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

West Pend Oreille Fire District

3 days ago

A Community Volunteer Fire DistrictFreeman Lake, Oldtown, Priest River, Bear Paw, Blue Lake MEETING AGENDA APRIL 1, 2025 6:30 P.M.Location: Station 1, 61 Airfield Way, Priest River, ID 83856CALL TO ORDERPledge of Allegiance Participants: Chris Davis, Dave Van Natter, Rick Hall, Chief Jamie Painton, and Judy Kokanos ADOPTION OF AGENDA – ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF MINUTES – ACTION ITEMPUBLIC REMARKSCORRESPONDENCE: City Service Valcon letter. Priest River City letter for station 2REPORTS OF OFFICERSA. Maintenance/RepairB. Chief’s ReportCONSENT AGENDAA. Payables – ACTION ITEMB. Financial Report – ACTION ITEMC. Cameras: Stations 3 & 4, Ring stations 1 & 2 – ACTION ITEM D. Surplus ItemsF. Budget Public Meeting – ACTION ITEM UNFINISHED BUSINESS (OLD BUSINESS)SOPs/SOGs have been corrected and are being emailed to the volunteers for review. There is a sign-off sheet prepared for everyone to sign that they have read and understand the newest SOPs/SOGs. NEW BUSINESS:Billing Fee schedule review and policy – ACTION ITEMTesting and repairs to Compress Air Foam System or surplus – ACTION ITEMOLD BUSINESS:Mutual Aid Agreement with South Pend Oreille County review current or prepare newStatus of GrantsStatus of mobile Radios In all department vehiclesStatus of additional Web Page access and minutes on web pageRepairs to station 3 new base cove. Quotes for “French drain”ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION: 74-206 (1)(b) Personnel Goals 2025 and Review of 2024ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

West Pend Oreille Fire District

6 days ago

Last weekend, West Pend Oreille Fire District and the WPOFD Auxiliary was proud to have our first "Pie with a Firefighter" at Jo Mamas. We are so grateful to our wonderful community and businesses that support us. The Auxiliary raised $146 thanks to your generous donations. With the support of the community, we can assist the Fire District in future purchases of gear, equipment, apparatus or training.Photos are posted with permission of those in the photo or their guardians. Chief Painton would like to thank Jo Mamas for hosting the event for us and the community for their continued support. ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

West Pend Oreille Fire District

2 weeks ago

A Community Volunteer Fire DistrictFreeman Lake, Oldtown, Priest River, Bear Paw, Blue Lake MEETING AGENDA MARCH 18, 2025 6:30 P.M.Location: Station 1, 61 Airfield Way, Priest River, ID 83856CALL TO ORDERPledge of Allegiance Participants: Chris Davis, Dave Van Natter, Rick Hall, Chief Jamie Painton, and Judy Kokanos ADOPTION OF AGENDA – ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF MINUTES – ACTION ITEMPUBLIC REMARKSCORRESPONDENCE: REPORTS OF OFFICERSA. Maintenance/RepairB. Chief’s ReportCONSENT AGENDAA. Payables – ACTION ITEMB. Financial Report – ACTION ITEMC. Sale of 1903 and price – ACTION ITEMD. Volunteer Reimbursement - How much can Jamie spend per month - ACTION PLANF. Cameras: Stations 3 & 4, Ring stations 1 & 2 – ACTION PLAN G. Alarm at station 4 – ACTION PLANH. Lease Station 2 - ACTION ITEM UNFINISHED BUSINESS (OLD BUSINESS)SOPs & SOGs - Sent to ICRMP to review?NEW BUSINESS:ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

Volunteer!

Upcoming Events

WPOFD Auxiliary

West Pend Oreille Fire District