Station 5

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.  A day room, office, and dorms on the south side of the building were added.  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.

2007 - Truck #5 is re-instated at Firehouse #5. A Truck crew is transferred from Firehouse #1 to staff Truck #5. They are equipped with a new 100-foot Crimson aerial ladder purchased through an agreement with Capital City Development Corporation.

January 30, 2023 - Firefighters ran their final call from the 1951 Station 5 building on 16th Street before starting a rebuild. During the rebuild, to maintain coverage, Engine 5 operated out of 1205 W. Bannock St. and Ladder 5 operated from Station 18 at 3895 Chinden Boulevard.

October 18, 2024 - Grand Opening of New Boise Fire Station 5. The new all electric two story fire station opens at its longtime, original location on 16th Street, replacing the 1951 building.