Central Fire District

08/31/2026

The Jefferson Central Ambulance District Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, September 2, at 9:00 a.m. at Rigby Fire Station 1: 697 Annis Highway.

08/13/2026

UPDATE, Friday, August 14 — The Heise road east of the Heise Bridge is OPEN this morning. Although the slopes have stabilized, additional rain and debris flow are possible. Please use extreme caution and report instances of mud flow to Jefferson County dispatch at 208-745-9210. The gravel road to the west of the bridge (Cress Creek access) remains closed.

⚠️ HEISE ROAD CLOSURE & SAFETY UPDATE⚠️

Heise Road is closed at the Snake River Bridge on 5050 E due to heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions in the area.

The Big Rock Fire left a burn scar on the hillside, increasing the risk of additional mudslides, falling debris, and flooding.

Residents in the affected area are strongly encouraged to stay inside their homes, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay off the ridge above the Heise area.

Stay alert for emergency notifications and follow all instructions from emergency officials. If you receive a Ready, Set, Go notification, follow the instructions immediately.

Please do not enter the closed area unless you live there, and use extreme caution if you must travel in or out. Conditions can change quickly.

More rain is expected, and worsening conditions are possible. Please take this warning seriously and follow instructions from emergency officials.

08/11/2026

The Central Fire District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 PM at the Rigby Fire Station, located at 697 Annis Highway.

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

08/08/2026

08/06/2026

Evening Update 8/5/26 Wednesday

This evening update is brief, as we are moving to daily updates posted in the morning. Check back for the full daily update tomorrow.

The continues to stay within the existing perimeter. The current operational priority is securing the Heise Road from the Heise Bridge up to Kelly Canyon, while continuing to secure the rest of the perimeter. The day shift has returned to camp for dinner and sleep, and the night shift has headed up the mountain to continue the work.

Several resources from the northeast flank were diverted to the this afternoon for initial attack.



Photo Credit: Boise National Forest Crew 3

08/04/2026

A message from Chief Schimanski -

Thank you all for the hard work you’ve put into this fire response. From the very beginning, you stepped in and fought a really intense and fast-moving situation, and you did it with courage, focus, and professionalism.

I also want to recognize the work that came after the firefighting—especially the mop-up operations. That extra time, effort, and attention to detail is what makes a big difference, and it helped keep everyone safe and ensured the job was properly finished.

To all our support staff as well—thank you. Whether you were coordinating, preparing, assisting on the ground, or keeping things running behind the scenes, your work mattered and was deeply appreciated.

We couldn’t have done this without every single one of you. Thank you again for your dedication, teamwork, and service.

08/03/2026

You could call them the heroes of Heise.