Department responded to record calls in 2021

The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department responded to more than 10,000 calls for help in 2021, a record number of emergency responses.

“We had 11 firefighters that each responded to over 1,000 calls,” the department posted on its Facebook page.

It’s already off to a busy year, with 40 calls for services on Jan. 3, 33 on Jan. 4, 29 on Jan. 5 and 32 on Jan. 6

The majority are medical calls and more than 10 lift assists.

“We are proud of our firefighters and proud to serve the city of Coeur d'Alene. Let's see what 2022 brings,” the post reads.