'A long time coming': Coeur d'Alene fireboat arrives at new location in North Idaho

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — As Fireboat 3 of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department floated into its new home next to Tubbs Hill Wednesday, Craig Etherton wa...

January 19, 2023
11:00 PM

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — As Fireboat 3 of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department floated into its new home next to Tubbs Hill Wednesday, Craig Etherton was all smiles, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press. "It's awesome," the deputy fire marshal said. "It's a long time coming." The fireboat garage was put into place at the Third Street Marina in October. The final certificate of occupancy was signed off by all departments Tuesday. Fire Chief Tom Greif said in a city known for its vibrant downtown waterfront, the fireboat's new central location will be beneficial for response times in the busy summer months.