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Formed in 1968, the Gateway Fire Protection District serves the western portion of Benewah County in Northern Idaho. The district is divided into three equal parts (or sub districts), based on population, and governed by a three-member board. The district's mission is to improve the safety of our community through prevention, education and skilled emergency response. 

The fire department serves citizens in the City of Plummer and Heyburn State Park, encompassing over 180 square miles. In addition, GFPD has reciprocal mutual aid and automatic aid partnerships with many bordering agencies, including those in Kootenai County, Spokane County, and Whitman County.  

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As with most modern fire departments, Gateway Fire provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the basic life support level. EMS serves citizens in the City of Plummer, City of Tensed, City of Desmet, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, and Heyburn State Park, encompassing over 400 square miles. 

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We cannot serve the people of Benewah County without our wonderful volunteers and are always looking for individuals who would like to join our GFPD team. Contact our EMS Administrator, Daedra Chapman, if you are interested in joining our EMS team or our Fire Chief, Greg McFadden, if you are interested in joining our fire team.