What Is the Boise Burnout Fund?
The Boise Burnout Fund is a community-backed initiative originally established by Boise Firefighters Local 149 in 1964. Its mission is simple but powerful: to provide immediate support to individuals and families who have been displaced by house fires in the Boise area.
When a fire destroys someone’s home, the Burnout Fund steps in quickly—offering essentials like temporary shelter, meals, clothing, and other basic necessities. It’s one of the few programs designed to fill that urgent gap in the first 24–72 hours after a devastating loss.
Although we’re not affiliated with the official fund, we believe in the mission and want to help ensure people land on the right page to get support or offer a donation.
If you’re looking to request help or support their work directly, you’ll find the official site here: