Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Firework and Fire Safety

By Madison Long,

Published July 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM MDT

On today’s episode, Madison introduces Holly Wilson as our new co-host of Sustainable Idaho. Then, Madison and Holly interview Kim Stouse, the Community Risk Reduction Specialist for the Pocatello Fire Department, to share firework and fire safety tips for this 4th of July. To view the Pocatello Fire Department Wildland Urban Interface Map to see restricted firework usage zones, click here at, 2025-Pocatello-Chubbuck-Firework-Zones-Map-PDF. The Pocatello Fire Department website will also include any new press releases here, News Releases • Pocatello Fire Department Urges Safe and Sane. Additionally, if you see someone illegally using fireworks or using them in a prohibited area, call the non-emergency dispatch at, 208-234-6100. If you see a fire start, contact 911 immediately.

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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Holly Wilson

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.

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