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403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Date 01/09/2026
City of Caldwell, Planning & Zoning Department
Parcel:
Re: Case Number: ANN25-000016 August Park
The Caldwell City Fire Department has reviewed and can approve the City
Annexation application subject to compliance with the 2018 International Fire
Code.
Details:
• Nearest Fire Station:
• Station 12 724 E Ustick Rd. Caldwell,
• Distance: 1.6 miles
• Estimated response time: 4 minutes
Distance
from Station
Service
Expectation Staffing & Apparatus
Typical Response Time
Goal
0–1 mile Immediate—high-
priority
First-due company
(engine) ≤4min travel, ≤5min total
1–2 miles Very rapid—high-
priority
First-due company,
backup ≤4min travel, ≤5min total
2–3 miles Rapid—standard
coverage First-due w/ backup ≤6min travel, ≤9min total
(full alarm)
3–4 miles Slower—moderate Closest available,
limited 6–8min travel
4–5 miles Extended Closest company,
delayed >8min travel, variable
Properties located 3–4 miles from a fire station are at the limit of effective
coverage and may experience service delays.
Developments beyond 5 miles are generally not recognized by ISO as having fire
protection, and response to these areas will be significantly delayed.
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
City Annexation Approval
Prior to the development of the site, applicants must submit all required
applications and documentation via the citizen service portal for review and
approval. Citizenserve Online Portal
The application can be found at Permits/Inspections | Caldwell, ID
Regards,
Joseph Bongiorno
Fire Prevention Office
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
jbongiorno@cityofcaldwell.org