Lance has been part of Incident Management Teams since 1999 serving as Division Supervisor, Operations Section Chief and Planning Section Chief. The inquest was conducted by Ada County Coroner Mike Johnson because the coroner in Boise County, Devota Tibbets, is the police chief's wife. It is the largest fire department in Idaho. The Hazardous Material and Technical Rescue Team are also a part of the State of Idahos Regional Response. 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. and often times faster than our own dispatch can punch the call out to the station. He said he was not initially looking to leave Phoenix, but when he saw the qualifications Mayor Lauren McLean advertised he said he met all of her criteria and the job and Boises quality of life called him. Made up of a select group of dedicated individuals who demonstrate their commitment to fire service, Boise Firefighters Pipes & Drum and Boise Fire Honor Guard both serve as ambassadors to Boise's Fire Department and the surrounding community. Mike was formerly a chairman/secretary of the Boise Fire & Police Trusts board of trustees and also the IAFF Local #149s Union President and executive board member. 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. Mike is a graduate of the College of Idaho and has lived in the Treasure Valley since 1990. 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. He said he has had multiple phone calls with the leadership of Boises fire union about the vote of no confidence for Sheppard in the past week. 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. 16 5800 North Glenwood Street, Garden City The Boise Fire Department is the agency that provides fire suppression services within the city of Boise, Idaho and contract services to two suburban fire districts including the city of Garden City and village of Hidden Springs. BOISE The Boise City Council on Tuesday confirmed Mayor Lauren McLean's pick for fire chief, Mark Niemeyer. Sheppard took the helm of the Richmond Fire Department in December 2014 after rising through the ranks at the Oakland Fire Department following a stint in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his current role, he served as the Deputy Chief - Fire Marshal for the department for nearly 10 years. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. The Boise Police Department is aware of threats being made to schools across the state . During the town hall, Shepard read off his cell phone number and told Boiseans he takes calls 24/7. The department has an annual operating budget of $57 million and a capital budget in excess of $2.7 million. 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. This includes density of the area, traffic, age of the population in certain neighborhoods. The Boise Fire Department responded to a two-story house at about 10 p.m. in the 3600 block of N. Arborcrest Court. Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chief Roberts is a U.S. Army Veteran with 26 years of experience in the fire service, which began in 1987 in the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio working for the Butler Township Fire Department and the City of Riverside Fire Department. The all-hazards fire department is also looking to add 102 firefighters, and 19 civilian employees over the next decade. In-person services are limited. Boise Fire has had interim acting chiefs on five occasions: Charlie Tucker in 1939, Walt DeBlieck in 1984, RV Rose in 1987 and 1989, Renn Ross in 1992 and Jeff Ramey in 2007. Following graduation, he worked as a fire protection engineer with Gage-Babcock and Associates while continuing to volunteer as a firefighter. Stay connected During these times it's important to know what our community is doing. "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. In an email Monday, he said he was disappointed by the no-confidence vote, but remains committed to working with the rank and file members of the department to resolve disputes. [Boise once again reevaluating site for Northwest Fire Station]. Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0043 Mayor McLean has publicly said why Chief Niemeyer was appointed several times, and she continues to believe he is the right person for the job.. March 5, 2021 The Western Fire Chiefs Association is widely recognized for their progressive work specifically in the areas of wildfire, technology, firefighter health and safety, and Chief Officer education. 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. He and his Command Staff oversee about 300 union and city employees. Deputy Chief, Meridian Fire Department Montana. Sep 2011 - Apr 20219 years 8 months. All rights reserved. An Oct. 27, 2020 email obtained by BoiseDev earlier this month between McLean and Walker shows he removed himself from consideration. Please click the image below to learn more about each Boise Fire Chief. Tony supervises our Wildfire Mitigation Specialist to continue to provide appropriate training, education and resources to our community and partnerships across the City. Former Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan, Mayor's Chief of Staff Courtney Washburn, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, former Interim Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson and an unidentified Boise Police officer at Boise City Hall West in February, 2020. Twenty-Five years on the Boise Fire Department. Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer has 30 years of public safety experience and currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Boise Fire Department. 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. 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 . Liked by Jon Kruck We do not wish to comment, he said in an email. The 1960's saw a staff of 107 firefighters with a call volume exceeding 1,000 alarms for the first time. . After meeting with you and your Chief of Staff, Ms. Washburn on Wednesday, I have spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on our conversations. Lance spent 20 years in Federal wildland fire management and held various positions including Zone FMO and AFMO, Forest Fire Planner, Hotshot Squad leader, Engine Captain while working in Regions 4, 5 and 6. Paul has two children, one working towards a career in fire service, and one in high school who is a varsity cheerleader. Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan has resigned after the city's new mayor placed him on leave earlier this week, with the chief saying it was all about politics. Shawn has 30 years of experience in the EMS field, with 19 years of leadership experience at Ada County Paramedics, including many years as a Deputy Director before taking a position with Boise Fire Department in early 2019 as their EMS Division Chief overseeing all EMS functions. Jake. On Feb. 28, the conversation turned to the next five years for Boise Police. MILITARY DIVISION. He said he is happy in the Richmond community, but hopes to move on to a new challenge and not stagnate as a leader. The airport also needed specific Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, and another station was built on-site in 1965. And by 1989, the call volume was exceeding 7,000 call annually. He also worked for the Ada County Paramedics for 10 years before joining the Meridian Fire Department as a Deputy Chief. 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By Margaret Carmel - BoiseDev Sr. Reporter October 5, 2020 One of the two finalists for Boise Fire Chief was the subject of a vote of no confidence by the fire union in his department earlier this year, but a union spokesman now says the vote was "maybe premature." The City of Boise also extended its thanks and deep appreciation to Chief Romeo Gervais, who stepped in as Acting Chief in early March. Promoted to Battalion Chief January 1997. In addition to leading the Boise Fire Department, he is currently the President of the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Monday through Friday, except state holidays. Boise conducted a nationwide search looking for a replacement after former Fire Chief Dennis Doan resigned in March. CCP: April 22 - 23, 2023 Anchor Point, Alaska Virginia McMichael . Strive to be leaders in public safety, employee wellness, professional advancements and community connection. Learn about the chiefs who have led the department over the years. Are people surviving if were getting called out for CPR?. A total of two trucks, seven engines, one ambulance, two battalion chiefs and . Boise County's Outdoor Burning Ordinance is Ordinance 2017-01 and prohibits any open fires on private lands between July 1st and October 20th. Chief Niemeyer was appointed by Mayor Lauren McLean in 2020 after serving the previous 10 years as the Fire Chief for the City of Meridian.