Fire Codes | Hailey Fire Department FAQs

Where is the Hailey Fire Department Located? What Hours Are You Open?

617 South Third Ave., Hailey

Administrative Offices
M-F: 8 AM to 5 PM

Administrative staff are also firefighters and EMTs. If you call or stop by during business hours and no one is there, we are most likely on a call. If the office is closed for any other reason during regular business hours, we will post a sign on the front door and leave a message on the answering machine.

What Type of Open Burning is Allowed in Hailey? Do I Need a Permit?

Open burning is allowed only to control noxious weeds (i.e., knapweed).

A permit is required: $25, issued no more than four days in advance of the intended burn

These permits are issued generally in the spring and late fall when weather and fire conditions are favorable.

How Do I Know if I Need a Permit for Something That I Want to Do?

Click on the following link to access the list of permits issued and their fees. Generally, these permits have exempt quantities or additional restrictions. The only way to know for sure is to call us at (208) 788-3147. If a permit is needed, we can fax you a permit application form and identify all the requirements that are required by us to issue a permit.

Which Fire Codes Do You Use?

We are currently using the 2012 International Fire Code with a few amendments found in Section 15.12 of the Hailey Municipal Code, including numerous NFPA standards adopted by reference. Please contact us for questions you may have about code applicability.

I Need to Submit Plans for a Building Located Outside of the City Limits of Hailey. Where Do I Send Them?

The areas located outside Hailey and Bellevue's city limits are generally found within the Wood River Fire Protection District and is a separate taxing entity than the Hailey Fire Department. Please contact Wood River Fire & Rescue at (208) 788-5577 for further instructions.

What is the Fire Insurance (ISO) Rating of the City of Hailey?

A fire rating is determined by the Idaho Survey and Rating Bureau, which evaluates a fire suppression agency's current capabilities. This rating, based on a scale of 1-10 (1 being the best), is assigned to all fire agencies in the state and is commonly used by insurance companies to determine your fire insurance rates. Currently, the City of Hailey enjoys a rating of 4. (At the time of our last evaluation, there was only one volunteer department in the state with a higher rating than ours.)

How Often Do My Extinguishers Need to Be Inspected? Can the Hailey Fire Department Inspect My Extinguisher, and What is the Cost?

Fire extinguishers in commercial occupancies need to be inspected and re-tagged annually. The Hailey Fire Department provides free visual inspections by trained and certified fire extinguisher inspectors to all City of Hailey businesses. If the extinguisher does not pass, the inspector will tell the business owner why and will recommend what to do next.

A Firefighting Organization Has Contacted Me by Phone to Contribute (or Buy a Concert Ticket, Etc.). Does Any of This Money Go to the Local Fire Departments?

Not a penny! While several organizations (unions) do legally solicit funds by telemarketing, we do not endorse or recommend participating in any fundraiser which solicits by telephone. Our local fundraiser for the Burn Out Fund is usually conducted through annual events, and then only through the mail and advertisement, never by phone. If you wish to contribute locally, contact your nearest fire department directly.

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