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Call for Pro and Con Committee to Review Levy
Pro and Con Committees Spokane Valley Fire Department is placing before the voters on the February 14, 2023 ballot a proposition authorizing a maintenance and operations excess levy.
Do you know what a Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Levy is?
How does a Fire District get its funding for Maintenance and Operations (M&O)? Junior taxing Fire Districts must go out for Levies every 4 years...
FRANK SOTO JR TAKES OATH OF OFFICE AS SVFD’S FIRE CHIEF

Frank Soto Jr took the Oath of Office as Spokane Valley Fire Department’s newest Fire Chief. He was sworn into office during the Spokane Valley Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022.
The Oath of Office can be viewed on the Spokane Valley Fire Department Facebook page and YouTube channel.
“Congratulations Chief Soto,” said Board of Fire Commissioner member, Brian Asmus. “I am really looking forward to working with you.”
“Congratulation Frank Soto Jr on your appointment as Fire Chief,” said Board Chair Patrick Burch. “I look forward to the many years to come working with you and having you take this department farther than it’s ever been.”
SVFD Fire Chief Bryan Collins retired after 9 years of service to the Spokane Valley Fire Department and communities within its Fire District.
SVFD is looking forward to Chief Soto Jr’s leadership and direction and welcomes him to the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
Did you Know?
- You can sign up for a station tour. Great for small groups.
- You should replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year.
- Creating a defensible space with regards to wildfires could just save your home or property.
- We have Friends & Family CPR classes every month.