Caldwell Fire Department could become its own District

Caldwell Fire Department could become its own District

The Caldwell Fire Department, which has operated within the city since 1891, could separate from the city and become its own district, an idea discussed at a recent city council meeting and budget workshop.The potential change is driven by Idaho House Bill 389, which caps how much new tax revenue a city can collect based on new growth at 8%. As Caldwell grows rapidly and demands for emergency services increase, the city cannot collect enough rev…