Boise won’t find money for more firefighters in 2026 budget

Boise won’t find money for more firefighters in 2026 budget

(Boise Fire Department / Facebook)The city of Boise has a long-term goal to staff its fire stations with four-person engine crews. The National Fire Protection Association recommends four-person staffing should be standard, for safety and fast response.Three of 19 stations in Boise are already staffed at this level, but the rest will have to keep waiting. During a budget workshop this week, Boise City Council President Colin Nash couldn’t hide h…