RECORDS THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST

The public may request records that are prepared, owned, used, or retained by MFD in the course of its operations. These may include:

  • Meeting agendas and minutes
  • Budgets, financial statements, and audits
  • Policies, procedures, and manuals
  • Non-confidential fire inspection reports
  • Training schedules and general operational reports
  • Incident reports, with sensitive information redacted as required by law

EXEMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Certain records are not subject to public disclosure, including:

  • Personnel records containing private information such as home addresses, social security numbers, medical information, or employee evaluations
  • Law enforcement-sensitive records that could compromise investigations or public safety
  • Medical or patient records protected by HIPAA or other privacy laws
  • Records involving minors when disclosure is prohibited by law
  • Confidential business information obtained by MFD (e.g., vendor proposals before contract award)

MFD may redact exempt information before providing requested records. Any denial or partial denial will cite the specific legal exemption.

RECORDS THAT CANNOT BE REQUESTED

The public cannot request:

  • Records that do not exist
  • Personal emails or private communications of staff unrelated to public business
  • Speculative or “to be created” reports that do not yet exist
Public Records Request
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
(Please describe the records in as much detail as possible, including relevant dates, departments, or subjects.)
Delivery Preference:
Fees & Acknowledgment:

  • I understand that fees may be charged for copies, staff time beyond the free threshold, or redaction, consistent with Idaho law.
  • I agree to pay fees associated with this request.
  • Please contact me with an estimate if costs exceed $100.
Signature Verification