PURPOSE.
The
purpose
of
this
organization
is
to
further
the
professional
advancement
of
the
fire
service,
to
insure
and
maintain
greater
protection
of
life
and
property
from
fire,
natural
and
man
made
disaster,
or other
sudden
emergencies
by bringing
together,
at least
once
a
month,
persons
interested
in
preventing,
controlling
and
suppressing
fires
to
discuss
ways
and
means
for
the
betterment
of
the
fire
service,
and reducing
loss
of
life
and property
form
unfriendly
fires;
to
develop
a bond
of
friendship
and understanding
among
members
of
the
fire
service
in
the
six
(6) northern
counties
in
Idaho
and
the
state
of Idaho.
Conduct
research
and studies
of
major
problems
affecting
the
fire
service
at
community
or regional
levels.
Sponsor, promote, organize and seek funding for educational seminars
and conferences that will enhance the training for all agencies
within the region at the most cost effective level per student.
Encourage the exchange of ideas, information, knowledge and experiences in area affecting the fire service.
Encourage
and
develop
public
education
in
fire
prevention
for
the
preservation
of human
life
and
material
resources
from destruction
by
fire.
Cooperate
with
all
organizations
to
promote
programs
that
further
the
goals
and
objectives
of
the
fire
service.
Support
and
encourage
the
delivery
of
pre-hospital
emergency
medical
services
by
the
fire
service
to
relieve
human
trauma.
Promote
the
development
of
the
fire
service
through
a
progressive
program
of
education,
public
relations
and
research.
Propose
and
support
sound
progressive
legislation
at
all
levels
of government
to
assure
the
advancement
and
development
of
the
fire
service
in
order
to
provide
the optimum
in
the
protection
of
life
and
property.
