Shoshone County Fire District consolidation complete despite petition efforts
The new Silver Valley Fire Rescue logo on a fire engine at the Kellogg Firehouse.
JOSH McDONALD
A last-minute attempt to halt the consolidation of Shoshone County’s two fire districts failed, making the merger official Monday.
The newly formed Silver Valley Fire Rescue was approved by both districts early last month, triggering a 30-day window for residents to file a petition of objection. Under Idaho law, a public vote on a proposed fire district consolidation can be forced if a petition is signed by at least 25% of qualified electors within one of the districts.
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