Rangeland Fire Protection Associations

Learn about Idaho's Rangeland Fire Protection Associations

Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs) are nonprofit volunteer firefighting organizations made up of local farmers, ranchers, and landowners that utilize local knowledge to provide rapid initial attack of rangeland fires in Idaho.

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About RFPAs

See how RFPAs empower local landowners to protect their own property and their neighbor's.

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History of Idaho's RFPAs

Idaho's first RFPA was formed in 2012. Read how the program got started and where it is today.

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Meet Idaho's RFPAs

Explore Idaho's ten Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, including an interactive map.

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Annual RFPA Reports

Each year, IDL reports to the Idaho Board of Land Commissioners about RFPA's state of readiness and preparations underway to expand rangeland protection.

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Sage Grouse

Rangeland Fire Protection Associations play a key role in helping Idaho conserve sage grouse.

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Life on the Range Videos

Life on the Range, a series produced by the Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission, features videos highlighting RFPAs, their members and contributions.

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OSC Grants for RPFAs

The Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) can provide grant funding to Rangeland Fire Protection Associations for the purchase of fire tools, supplies, PPE and more.

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Rural Fire Capacity Grants for RFPAs

Funding for this program is provided by the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry branch. This page provides the application forms.

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Contact

Alex Cox
South Idaho Fire Program Liaison
(208) 334-0263
acox@idl.idaho.gov