Fire

Ketchum Fire Department

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Overview

The Ketchum Fire Department was established in 1883. Our fire department is a combination career and paid on call department providing fire protection, technical rescue, and emergency medical services throughout northern Blaine County. The department has 42 volunteers and 11 career personnel. Station 1 is located at 107 Saddle Rd., Ketchum, ID 83340

Mission, Risk, & Value Statements

Mission Statement 

The mission of the Ketchum Fire Department is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for its citizens and visitors. We are committed to providing the highest level of emergency medical services, fire protection, rescue, public education, and protection of life, property, and the environment. 

Value Statement 

  • Safety
  • Excellence
  • Responsibility
  • Valor
  • Innovation
  • Compassion​
  • Enthusiasim

Risk Management Statement 

  • We will risk ourselves a lot, within a structured plan to save a savable life.
  • We will risk ourselves a little within a structured plan to save savable property.
  • We will not risk ourselves at all to save lives or properties that are already lost.
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