About the district

The Rock Creek Rural Fire Protection District was formed by the taxpayers in 1992. Currently, the district serves eastern Twin Falls County and portions of northwestern Cassia County -- approximately 212 square miles. The cities of Kimberly, Hansen, and Murtaugh are also included in the district. The District also provides EMS coverage to east side of Jerome county and the towns of Eden and Hazelton. In 2023, the District responded to a total of 1561 calls for service. 459 fire calls and 1102 EMS calls. We are managed by three commissioners who are elected every 4 years.

The Rock Creek Fire District employs a Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, a part-time administrative clerk, 9 full-time Firefighter/EMTs, 2 part-time Firefighter/EMTs, and 23 volunteer/paid on call Firefighters/EMTs. In addition to fire suppression, the RCFD also provides emergency medical care and fire prevention activities through community risk reduction efforts.

The Rock Creek Fire District is comprised of suburban areas and a large area of agricultural lands. The boundaries of the District to the north is the Snake River Canyon and the South Hills to the south. The district covers eastern parts of Twin Falls County.