North Bannock Fire District

Notice of Special Meeting

There will be a special meeting taking place at 444 E Chubbuck Rd on August 5, 2026 at 5:30pm. 

The meeting agenda will be discussion & prepartion for the 2026-2027 budget.

Thank you!

ATTENTION NORTH BANNOCK FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS:

Starting June 1, 2026 the City of Pocatello and Bannock County will implement a mandatory ban on certain types of fires to mitigate increasing wildfire risks.

This year’s ban comes earlier than prior years due to lower snowpack and moisture levels than what we normally average. Coupled with a recent stretch of unseasonably high temperatures, local vegetation has dried out much faster than usual, creating volatile fuel conditions across the region.

Ban Details

• Prohibited: No open burning, recreational fires, or fireworks are allowed within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas of Pocatello and Bannock County.

• Exemptions: Cooking, warming, and ceremonial fires are exempt but must be in an approved burn pit or ring. Flames shall not exceed 3ft wide by 2ft tall. 

• Fireworks: Only non-aerial fireworks are permitted in non-WUI areas. Per Idaho State Code, aerial fireworks are strictly prohibited everywhere except for approved professional displays.

The ban will remain in place until October 1, 2026, or until significant moisture returns and conditions allow for the ban to be safely lifted. 

Can I Burn?