For the third consecutive year, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has donated $45,000 to support Idaho's Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to protecting rural communities and agricultural lands from wildfire.

With this year's contribution, the company has committed a total of $130,000 over the past three years to Idaho's volunteer wildfire response network.

The $45,000 donation, representing support for nine RFPAs across the state, was presented on Feb. 17, as the associations prepared for the upcoming fire season. Each RFPA will receive $5,000 to assist with equipment, training and operational readiness.

"Over the past three years, we've committed $130,000 to Idaho's RFPAs because wildfire preparedness requires consistency and partnership," said Dana May, director of customer experience and marketing at Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho. "As our state continues to grow and evolve, we remain focused on supporting the selfless volunteers who work every day to safeguard Idaho's land, homes and livelihoods."

RFPAs serve as a critical first response network across Idaho's rangelands. Comprised primarily of farmers and ranchers, these volunteer associations are often the first on the scene in remote areas, providing early intervention that can prevent small fires from becoming larger incidents.

"Idaho's RFPAs are an essential part of our wildfire response system," said Alex Cox, South Idaho fire liaison with the Idaho Department of Lands. "Their ability to respond quickly in remote areas helps protect lives, property and natural resources. Partnerships like this one with Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho provide meaningful support that helps keep our volunteers equipped, trained, and ready to serve their communities."

The nine RFPAs supported through the 2026 donation include:

— Black Canyon RFPA.

— Camas Creek RFPA.

— Henry's Creek RFPA.

— Notch Butte RFPA.

— Owyhee Creek RFPA.

— Saylor Creek RFPA.

— Shoshone Basin RFPA.

— Three Creek RFPA.

— Weiser River RFPA.

About Idaho's RFPAs

Rangeland Fire Protection Associations are nonprofit, volunteer-based organizations that help protect more than nine million acres of rangeland across Idaho. These associations respond to hundreds of fires annually and work alongside state, federal and local agencies to suppress wildfires, conduct training and promote fire prevention. Their mission reflects a strong tradition of neighbors helping neighbors in Idaho's rural communities.

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PHOTO CAPTION:

Dana May (second from right), director of customer experience and marketing at Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, presents a $45,000 donation on behalf of the company to representatives of Idaho's Rangeland Fire Protection Associations in Twin Falls on Feb. 17.