Welcome to Moscow Volunteer Fire & EMS
Serving the community with dedication, skill, and compassion, the Moscow Volunteer Fire & EMS Department responds to over 3,000 fire and medical emergencies each year. Our volunteers are committed to keeping Moscow and the surrounding areas safe, providing emergency medical services, fire protection, rescue operations, and public education.
Our Mission
To protect life, property, and the environment by providing prompt, professional, and compassionate emergency services to the citizens of Moscow and the surrounding rural fire district.
Brian Nickerson
Fire Chief
The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) has over 90 volunteers providing fire protection service, and EMS service to the City of Moscow, and EMS service within the Rural Fire District (128 square miles). Presently, there are eight City of Moscow Fire Department employees providing administrative oversight, and three positions as career Paramedic/Firefighters to support our volunteer department.
Celebrating Fire Prevention Month in Moscow
October marks Fire Prevention Month, a critical time to highlight
Connecting with Future First Responders at the Moscow Bears High School Career Fair
Moscow Volunteer Fire & Ambulance had a fantastic time meeting
Rookie Week 1: Complete!
Our new Student Resident Firefighters just wrapped up their first
The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department conducts an annual Fire Academy each Fall, coinciding with the University of Idaho academic calendar. We accept applications to volunteer as a firefighter year round and no experience is required.
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department offers regularly scheduled American Heart Association (AHA) CPR and First Aid classes through the City of Moscow Parks and Recreation Department. Classes are video-based, instructor-led courses that are open to the public. All classes are taught by volunteer EMTs or Paramedics with our department.
