Multiple fire agencies across Kootenai County are celebrating service, station and facility expansions as they work to keep up with the needs of North Idaho's expanding populace.
It is also the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week.
The Northern Lakes Fire District congratulated the "Lucky 13" recruits who graduated from an onboarding class Saturday. The 13 experienced firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics from around the country began their training on March 13, and they started working 48-hour shifts Monday.