MRFD was founded in 1958, and proudly serves the community of Middleton, Idaho and surrounding areas. Middleton is a unique rural community that offers a rare quality of life. Nestled in the Treasure Valley with two mountain ranges in full view, Middleton boasts a mild climate with four seasons. Middleton is one of the fastest growing communities in Idaho, yet continues to offer a “small town†feeling for those who live here.
MRFD is a combination department with 9 career staff and 33 reserve staff. Our professional staff of Firefighters/EMT’s provide, fire and emergency services from two fire stations which covers approximately 110 square miles and a population of 18,000 residents. With the growth of the response district over the past few years MRFD responds to 950 emergency services request annually.
As a Rural Fire District MRFD is a “special taxing district†in the state of Idaho, fire districts are governed by an elected Board of Commissioners. The district receives a portion of the taxes collected by the county to be used to finance the district’s operations. As a result, there is no further cost to our resident for any emergency services provided by MRFD. (excluding permits and inspection fees)