Weekly Fire Update
IDL has a 500 acre fire burning 1.5 miles northwest of Pioneerville. A Type 3 team has been assigned and will take over the fire Saturday morning. The fire was originally assigned to the Forest Service and was then turned over to IDL on August 8. There are approximately 165 personnel working on the fire with multiple engines, 2 dozers and air support when it is available. Crews are putting in hand lines and dozer lines in effort to contain the fire.
As of Monday, August 5, 2024, IDL has spent a total of approximately $21.7 million on fire suppression activities. Approximately $1.2 million of that is reimbursable to IDL for assisting other agencies on their fires, leaving a total estimated net obligation to the General Fund of $20.5 million so far this year.
 As of Monday, July 22
Fire Restrictions Currently in Place
Fire Restrictions are going into place as temperatures continue to rise. The state is divided into eight Fire Restriction Areas with zones established within. Each area corresponds with the fire dispatch area boundaries. Interagency coordination between fire management agencies with the areas are used to initiate restrictions. This helps provide consistency among the land management partners, while defining the restriction boundaries so they are easily distinguishable to the public.
The purpose of fire restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused fires during unusually high fire danger and/or burning conditions, and when other prevention efforts have been exhausted.
The following areas are in Stage 1 fire restrictions that include all lands managed by or are under the fire protection of Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, or other tribal or federal agencies:
Central Idaho - all zones
Cassia Zone - within the boundary of Sawtooth National Forest
North Sawtooth Zone - within the boundary of Sawtooth National Forest
Grangeville - all zones
Payette - all zones
Boise - Western Central Zone
More information on Fire Restrictions as well as FAQs regarding Stage 1 and Stage 2 restrictions may be found on IDLs Fire Restriction Finder Website.
New IDL Logo
For many years IDL has had two logos, one for general IDL and one for the fire program.
The Executive Team has decided that it would be better to have just one logo representing all of IDL and has chosen the fire logo.
IDL will now begin the process of replacing letterhead, signs throughout the state and anything else that now has the general IDL logo.
Please contact IDL if you have need for the new logo
Heidi Hammond Expands Her Role as a New PIO3 Trainee in the Ponderosa Supervisory Area
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IDL is proud to recognize Heidi Hammond, who, in addition to her primary role as an Office Specialist 2 in the Ponderosa Supervisory Area, has recently taken on the responsibilities of a Public Information Officer (PIO) during the Gwen Fire. Now serving as a PIO3 Trainee with an active task book, Heidi’s ability to balance her regular duties while contributing to the firefighting efforts exemplifies her dedication and versatility. |
In her day-to-day role as an Office Specialist 2, Heidi plays a critical part in supporting the operations of the Ponderosa Supervisory Area. When the Gwen Fire broke out, Heidi stepped up to expand her responsibilities.
Heidi’s ability to effectively communicate with the public was crucial in keeping the community informed and safe during the fire. Her local knowledge and strong ties to the community were particularly valuable. Her insight into the region helped the incident management team better understand local dynamics and find the best places to share critical fire information.
Heidi said: “I enjoyed working closely with the PIO from BLM while on the team. Thank you for these kind words. I’m glad I could help in such a chaotic time for so many.”
The Idaho Department of Lands and the Ponderosa Supervisory Area are deeply grateful to Heidi Hammond for her exceptional work and commitment.
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