Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho Increases Support for Wildfire Protection in Rural Communities
Volunteers from the Owyhee Creek RFPA accept a $5,000 donation from Audrey Egan, Marketing Specialist at Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho.
For the second consecutive year, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has donated to Idaho’s Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs), increasing its total contribution to $45,000 in 2025. Nine RFPAs across the state received $5,000 each to help fund their efforts to protect rural communities and agricultural lands from wildfires.
The company launched this annual initiative in 2024 and expanded it this year in both scope and impact, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the volunteers who play a critical role in early wildfire response across Idaho’s rangelands.
“RFPA volunteers are often the first line of defense when wildfires break out in rural Idaho,” said Dana May, Director of Customer Experience and Marketing at Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho. “Our support is a way to say thank you—and to help ensure they have the equipment and training needed to respond safely and effectively. It’s an important part of our mission to protect Idaho’s communities.”
RFPAs are made up primarily of local farmers and ranchers who volunteer their time and resources to prevent and fight wildfires on remote private and public lands. Their early intervention and deep knowledge of the terrain make them a vital part of the state’s wildfire response network. Donation presentations took place throughout the winter and spring of 2025. The nine RFPAs receiving donations included:
- 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
“We may be volunteers, but the responsibility we carry is real,” said Mike Guerry, a founding member of the Three Creek RFPA. “This donation helps us keep our trucks running, our gear updated, and our crew ready. Having a partner like Farm Bureau Insurance behind us makes a difference—not just to our team, but to the whole community.”
About Idaho’s RFPAs
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations are nonprofit, volunteer-based organizations that help protect over nine million acres of rangeland across Idaho. These ten RFPAs respond to more than 330 fires annually, working alongside state, federal, and local agencies to suppress wildfires, conduct training, and raise awareness about fire prevention. Their mission is grounded in community – a commitment recognized by both the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service.
About Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho
Since its founding by Idaho farmers and ranchers in 1947, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has helped provide peace of mind to Idaho families, farms, and businesses by protecting what matters most. Staying true to this mission for more than 78 years, the company has grown into the largest property-casualty insurer headquartered in Idaho and ranks in the top three in overall premium among property-casualty insurers in the state. In 2023, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho expanded into Washington state under the name Western Community Insurance to bring its decades of experience to the broader Northwest community. In 2025, the company was ranked #3 statewide and #5 in East Idaho on the prestigious list of the Best Places to Work in Idaho. Additionally, AM Best cited Farm Bureau Insurance’s improved underwriting and operating performance as the reason behind its 2023 Financial Strength Rating upgrade from A- (Excellent) to A (Excellent).
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho agent Dusty Bryant presents a $5,000 check to volunteers from the Weiser River RFPA.
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho agent Jade Sparrow and Director of Customer Experience and Marketing Dana May present a $5,000 check to the Saylor Creek RFPA during a volunteer training session.
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho agents Nolan Stouder and Garren Taylor present a $5,000 check to the Shoshone Basin RFPA during a volunteer training session.
Volunteers from the Camas Creek RFPA accept a $5,000 donation from Dana May, Director of Customer Experience and Marketing at Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho.
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho agent Jett Shaw and his manager, Eli Hansen, present a $5,000 check to volunteers from the Notch Butte RFPA.
