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Idaho Falls Ice Arena Opens Oct. 3 With Free Ice Skating Lessons
Lace up your skates! The Idaho Falls Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena will open for the 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 3, and the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating with free ice skating lessons for the community.
IFFD Responds to Sunday Morning Structure Fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday morning after callers reported black smoke coming from the residence, followed by visible flames.
Join IFFD for an Evening of Fire Safety, Family Fun at Annual Block Party
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is inviting the community to its annual Fire Prevention Block Party, the department’s largest community event of the year, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Station 1 Headquarters, 343 E St.
Idaho Falls City Council Confirms Director of New Finance Department
The Idaho Falls City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mark Hagedorn as director/treasurer for the city’s new Finance Department.
Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire Northeast of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a significant structure fire Tuesday night, Sept. 11, northeast of Idaho Falls near North 75th East.
Idaho Falls Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Residential Fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire early Thursday morning on E 25th Street after receiving a call at approximately 5:25 a.m. reporting a house on fire, an engulfed garage and people possibly still inside...
Idaho Falls Fire Department Now Recruiting Full-Time Firefighters
The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a rewarding and impactful career in public safety. IFFD is now recruiting full-time firefighters to join the largest fire-based EMS provider...
Two-Story Shop Destroyed in Morning Fire North of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire this morning, Sept. 2, at a two-story shop north of Idaho Falls near 129th North.
Eastern Idaho First Responders Invited to Honor 9/11 Heroes at Annual Memorial Stair Climb
Idaho Falls Police is partnering with Anheuser-Busch for the 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb giving first responders from across the region an opportunity to honor the first responders who climbed the stairs of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001.
Idaho Falls Firefighters Receive Idaho Medal of Honor for Heroic Canal Rescue
Idaho Falls Fire Department Senior Firefighters Travis Adams and Jeremy F. Newman were presented the Idaho Medal of Honor today in Boise, recognizing their extraordinary courage and lifesaving actions during a vehicle crash in Bingham County last year.
Idaho Falls Firefighters to Receive Idaho Medal of Honor
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to announce that Senior Firefighter Travis Adams and Senior Firefighter Jeremy F. Newman have been selected to receive the Idaho Medal of Honor for their heroic actions on Oct. 5, 2025.
Idaho Falls City Council Approves 2027 Budget
The Idaho Falls City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a continuing focus on investments in community assets and infrastructure.