ID state officials announced $7 million in federal funding for the construction of a new fire station on the Fort Hall Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
“The funding is designated to address the inadequate facility needs of the Fort Hall Fire Department and EMS operations,” a statement says. “Current facilities rely on antiquated equipment, decrepit structures, failing infrastructure, and poor location and access. The project will provide high-quality essential services to protect the lives and property of Reservation residents, employees, and visitors, as well as the surrounding communities.”
The funds are part of nearly $24 million eight projects in ID’s Second Congressional District in the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Act. The projects are located in Idaho Falls, Fort Hall, Dubois, Hailey, and Boise.
“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I believe I have a responsibility to balance two very important goals – the need to limit the growth of the federal government and the need to provide vitally important funding to deserving priorities in the State of Idaho,” said Congressman Mike Simpson. “The projects I have submitted for funding this year will have a range of critical benefits—whether it is better equipping our Idaho National Guardsmen, expanding workforce development programs, or increasing our affordable housing stock—these are worthy projects that may not have been eligible for federal funding but for the Community Project Funding (CPF) process.”