Caldwell Fire Dept Considers Independence | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

Caldwell’s fire department is eyeing a bold move—splitting from the city to become its own independent fire district—to dodge funding shortfalls caused by new state tax limits. With booming growth straining emergency services, the department sees independence as a lifeline: ditching citywide tax battles and tapping into a higher 15% revenue cap under new legislation. Mayor Phillips calls it an “amicable divorce,” promising unchanged services but a new line item on your tax bill. If they stay under city control, voters may face a special levy. A final decision looms by December—watch this…