Boise Fire: Mission Strong

The Boise Fire Department is an all-hazards agency—meaning when a situation turns complex or dangerous, we’re the ones who respond. From hazardous materials spills and vehicle extrications to high-angle rescues, water incidents, and aircraft emergencies, our crews are trained to handle it all. In this episode, we tell the story of our Technical Rescue Team. We begin with a dramatic rescue that lef...

In this special episode of Mission Strong, the tables are turned as Assistant Chief Brad Bolen sits down with now-former Chief Mark Niemeyer for a reflective and heartfelt conversation. Niemeyer opens up about the importance of tradition and servant leadership, what retirement looks like after decades of service, and whether he carries any regrets from his time leading the Boise Fire Department. I...

Who’s Steering the Ship? Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer sits down with the department’s Executive Team: Brad Bolen, Assistant Chief of Emergency Services; Romeo Gervais, Assistant Chief of Support Services; and Kelsie Carnosso, Chief Administrative Officer, to talk about what’s happening behind the scenes at Boise Fire. Together, they dig into the challenges of managing a growing fire department i...

Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Captain Dana Larrondo and Rachael Jonas as they discuss their journey to becoming a Boise Firefighter, their experiences as females in the fire service, and give advice to other women wanting to pursue a career in this industry. Later in the episode Firefighter Kasey Hochmuht joins Chief Niemeyer to discuss Ignite Bootcamp, the group Female Firefi...

Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Division Chief of Operations Aaron Hummel, Battalion Chief Tom Moore, and Battalion Chief Mike Walker as they discuss what a Battalion Chief does, their roles and responsibilities during an incident, and how they help shape the future of our organization. As some of the most senior leaders in our department,  they also share some of the most memor...

Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Boise Fire Marshal Mike Bisagno, Captain Forrest France, and Captain Joel Damron as they discuss fire investigations, inspections, and fire safety tips that can keep you and your family safe. 

Wildfire is everyone's fight! Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Battalion Chief Brian Ashton and Captain Garrett Kirpach as they discuss our local, state and regional wildfire responses, wildfire dangers in the foothills, as well as the training our members go through to get Red Card certified. Captain Jerry McAdams joins to discuss wildfire mitigation, our free chipping and home...

Boise Fire Chief, Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Battalion Chief Roy Mitchell and Captain Jake Zebell as they discuss the Boise Fire HazMat team, incidents the team responds to, local and national training , and reflect on their response to an overturned tanker truck on HWY 95.

Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Captains Scott Hall and Jason Lewis as they discuss water safety, the Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team, float season, and what it's like to be a member of the Dive Team housed at Firehouse 1. 

Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Training Captains Chad Cain and Shawn Cope as they discuss training, what makes a good Boise Firefighter candidate, and Recruit Academy. Our next round of entry-level firefighter hiring opens June 1, 2023.

Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer is joined alongside Captain Ashley Rosenbaum and Assistant Chief Brad Bolen as they discuss Firefighter Wellness, how the Fire Service has changed, the work our Peer Support Team is doing, and how agencies across the Treasure Valley are partnering to help emergency responders cope with the stress of the job. 

Join Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer, Captain Rob Christensen, and Captain Chris Campbell as they discuss Ladder 5, Engine 5, working at the busiest Firehouse in the city, Firefighter mental health, and Boise Fire history. 

From horses to horsepower! Join Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer and retired Boise Fire Captain Bob Ruth as they discuss the history, how its grown to where it is now, and the 100th year anniversary of Boise Fire.