The proclamation recognizes the sacrifice of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison who lost their lives in a heinous direct assault on our firefighters in North Idaho on June 29.

It also recognizes the highly dangerous work Idaho wildland firefighters accomplish in the protection millions of acres of private, state and federal land.

“Without this skilled workforce in Idaho we wouldn’t be able to combat the continued threat of wildfire,” said Governor Little. “Idaho has invested in our wildland fire program to assure they can respond effectively to the severe fire seasons that are increasingly the new norm in Idaho.”

“As we enter this fire season, it is important we recognize our wildland firefighters and the important work they do,” Little added. “I encourage the people of Idaho to join me in observing Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day.”

Celebrate Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day by doing your part to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. Learn how by visiting https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-prevention-and-preparedness/. Sign up to receive text or email wildfire alerts about fires under IDL protection by visiting http://www.idl.idaho.gov/alerts.

Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day occurs in conjunction with the National Wildland Firefighter Day and during the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance (June 30-July 6).

• Read Governor Little's Proclamation

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Sharla Arledge
Public Information Officer
(208) 334-0286
pio@idl.idaho.gov