Caldwell Fire’s Future Hangs in Balance | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Caldwell’s rural fire district has paused annexation talks with the city’s fire department, citing the city’s financial troubles as the main reason — but it’s not a permanent shutdown. Fire Chief Bryan Daniels emphasized this is a “not right now” pause, not a rejection, leaving the door open for future discussions. The department now faces two paths forward: a public safety levy, potentially on the ballot this November, or a full separation requiring county approval and a voter referendum next spring. With budget and staffing constraints looming, officials are racing to find a solution that…