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Fire Inspectors

Craig Etherton

Fire Inspector - Craig Etherton

Inspector Craig Etherton began his fire service career as a volunteer with Post Falls Fire Department in 1997. He has been with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department since January of 2003 where he held the rank of Firefighter/EMT-A. He was promoted from the line in December of 2012 to the rank of Fire Inspector and has been an Idaho State Fire Inspector since 2000. Craig is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Which there are only 12 CFI's in Idaho and 2,104 world wide.  This is a great accomplishment.

He is also a member of our Technical Rescue Team where he is an instructor for Rope Rescue. Craig is a CPR and first aid instructor and is the current President of the Kootenai County Fire Prevention Cooperative, Treasurer of North Idaho Code Enforcers, Secretary of Kootenai County Fire Chiefs Association, a former President of the Idaho Chapter International Association of Arson Investigator and the 2013 Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Employee of the Year.

His current duties include: Safety inspections of commercial buildings including daycares, building inspections and plan reviews, fire investigation and public education.

Justin Torfin

Deputy Fire Marshal Justin Torfin

More coming soon!

Contact Us

Phone: 208-769-2340
Fax: 208-769-2343
300 Foster Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Deputy Fire Marshals
Craig Etherton 208-659-8986
Justin Torfin 208-714-7806