We are a volunteer fire department serving the communities of Hope, and East Hope and the surround areas. Currently serving the community for Sam Owen Fire is a fire chief, 2 captains and one fire boat captain , 1 part time paid fire fighter, 21 volunteers, 3 commissioners, 12 pieces of apparatus, fire boat, and numerous members of the SOS (Sam Owen Support) team.

BURN PERMITS:

Burn permits are required from May 10 to October 20th. If you live in the city limits of the cities of Hope or East Hope please contact your city offices for a permit. Outside the city limits the permits are issued by the Idaho Department of Lands. See: https://burnpermits.idaho.gov All permits require you to contact our fire department before starting your burning. We would appreciate a call even when you are burning outside the dates a permit is required so we are aware of your fire. Please phone us at 208-264-5745 or email sofd@wow-tel.com and leave a message that you have a permit or that you plan on burning a slash pile and the location you will be burning.

CURRENT FIRE DANGER STATUS

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