MRFD was founded in 1958, and proudly serves the community of Middleton, Idaho and surrounding areas. Middleton is a unique rural community that offers a rare quality of life. Nestled in the Treasure Valley with two mountain ranges in full view, Middleton boasts a mild climate with four seasons. Middleton is one of the fastest growing communities in Idaho, yet continues to offer a small town feeling for those who live here. MRFD is a combination department with 9 career staff and 33 reserve staff. Our professional staff of Firefighters/EMTs provide, fire and emergency services from two fire stations which covers approximately 110 square miles and a population of 18,000 residents. With the growth of the response district over the past few years MRFD responds to 950 emergency services request annually. As a Rural Fire District MRFD is a special taxing district in the state of Idaho, fire districts are governed by an elected Board of Commissioners. The district receives a portion of the taxes collected by the county to be used to finance the districts operations. As a result, there is no further cost to our resident for any emergency services provided by MRFD. (excluding permits and inspection fees)
MRFD was founded in 1958, and proudly serves the community of Middleton, Idaho and surrounding areas. Middleton is a unique rural community that offers a rare quality of life. Nestled in the Treasure Valley with two mountain ranges in full view, Middleton boasts a mild climate with four seasons. Middleton is one of the fastest growing communities in Idaho, yet continues to offer a small town feeling for those who live here. MRFD is a combination department with 9 career staff and 33 reserve staff. Our professional staff of Firefighters/EMTs provide, fire and emergency services from two fire stations which covers approximately 110 square miles and a population of 18,000 residents. With the growth of the response district over the past few years MRFD responds to 950 emergency services request annually. As a Rural Fire District MRFD is a special taxing district in the state of Idaho, fire districts are governed by an elected Board of Commissioners. The district receives a portion of the taxes collected by the county to be used to finance the districts operations. As a result, there is no further cost to our resident for any emergency services provided by MRFD. (excluding permits and inspection fees)