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403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
Date 04/20/2026
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:
National Standards for Travel Time (90% of time) for first
arriving unit:
4 minutes
Nearest Fire Station: 12
Closest fire station (in miles) to site: 1.6
Approximate response time to site: 4 Min.
Will this development have other significant impacts on
the ability to provide services?
☐ Yes X No
Will this development necessitate additional fire resources
and/or equipment beyond current levels?
If yes, please explain under “Adverse Impact Comments,
Recommendations, and Fiscal Impact”.
• Our department is currently operating with high resource
utilization, and continued growth is contributing to
increased service demand. Aligning staffing and
resources with that demand will help maintain our current
level of service.
X Yes ☐ No
403 Blaine Street • Caldwell, ID 83605 • Phone 208-649-1266 • Fax 208-455-3014
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.
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