Station 5

212 South 16th Street

Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 384-4035

TDD/TTY (800) 377-3529

Station History

October 1906 - A new firehouse is opened in the Hay Market District at 16th and Front Streets.  The firehouse is a one story, one bay, wood structure that houses one two-horse drawn chemical engine and two firefighters.

1912 - A new two story, two bay, brick firehouse is built directly behind the existing firehouse at 212 S. 16th Street and houses a steamer and hose wagon manned by five personnel.

1920 - Boise City #2 Fire Station closes due to budget cuts.  Low wages plague the department during the 20's and 30's resulting in numerous firefighters resigning.

February 1, 1951- Boise City #2 Fire Station in the Hay Market  District is re-opened and organized as Firehouse #5.  This is the third firehouse at this location since 1906 and is still in service today.

1972- With the arrival of the new 90-foot Aero Chief Aerial platform, Truck #5 is organized.

April 1991- Truck #5 is re-located to Firehouse #6 and re-designated Truck #6.  After 40 years, Firehouse #5 is a single company station.

2006 - Engine #5 is the busiest single company in Boise and one of the busiest in Idaho responding to nearly 2500 alarms annually. 

May 19, 2006 - Firehouse 5 celebrated their 100-year anniversary.