Pocatello Firefighters IAFF Local 187

06/17/2026

The last two weeks, Academy 26-01 has been learning "truck skills" with the help of A and C Platoon Truck 1 crews! Last week the recruits learned basic forcible entry skills, ladder skills, and residential search and rescue. This week we've been working on bigger ladders off the Truck, vertical ventilation, and more complex forcible entry considerations. All of these skills are oriented towards finding and removing people trapped in burning buildings and making conditions more favorable for crews operating inside. These recruits are halfway through their rookie academy and will be on the streets serving the people of Pocatello with professionalism and skill in no time!

Thanks to ISU Student Housing for allowing us to train in a couple college residences!

06/14/2026

We interrupt our recruit academy content for a new series: On Scene with Firefighter Dean! Here we see Firefighter Dean enjoying some scenery and putting in some mutual aid work on the Michaud Creek Fire last week. We are always glad to work together with partners at Fort Hall and North Bannock FDs as well as federal firefighters with the BLM.

06/05/2026

Your Pocatello Firefighters' 4 new recruits spent week 3 of fire academy learning about fire behavior, hose streams, fire attack, and water supply, capped off with a day in the flashover trailer observing fire behavior, flow paths, rollover, and warning signs of rapid fire development phenomena. It was a grueling and educational week with some great help from on duty crews! E2 and A2 got in on the live fire action today! We are proud to serve the community of Pocatello and Bannock County 24/7/365!

06/01/2026

Week 3 of Academy 26-01 starts tomorrow and our four new recruits to the PFD have been hard at work learning about their equipment, firefighter survival, and RIT skills. This week they'll get into the nitty-gritty of hoselines and fire attack! In 8 short weeks these young bucks will be ready to serve you 24/7 as your newest Pocatello Firefighters!

05/26/2026

As we gather with friends and family, let us not forget what Memorial Day is all about. Join us in taking a moment to reflect and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 🙏 This , we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.

Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy today – and it will never be forgotten.

05/12/2026

Did you know?
Your Pocatello Firefighters staff the HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Regional Response Team VI for the State of Idaho.

That means there is a specialized team right here in Pocatello made up of dozens of highly trained HAZMAT Technicians ready to handle a wide range of hazardous materials incidents. These responses include, but aren’t limited to, radiological emergencies, railcar incidents, industrial and residential releases, waterway spills, over‑the‑road hazards, and the identification of unknown substances.

Last week, five of your Pocatello Firefighters spent a full week in Boise participating in advanced HAZMAT training. Events like this allow our team to refresh critical skills, stay current on evolving information, and learn new techniques and procedures to better protect our community.

05/12/2026

Your Pocatello Firefighters, along with our Brothers at Chubbuck, have been busy going out fighting for a better future for Public Safety, and for Idaho!

05/04/2026

May 19 is voting day!
Your Pocatello Firefighters have endorsed Jeff Hough and Samantha Damron for Bannock County Commissioners, Senator Jim Guthrie for District 28, and Representative Rick Cheatum for District 28A.

These leaders have all demonstrated, or are committed to, strong support for public safety and community protection. With growth and expansion comes increased risks and hazards for our community, and we believe these elected officials are the right choice for the future of Bannock County, and the state of Idaho.