SVFD News
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.
News & Announcements
MEET NEW SVFD FIREFIGHTER, SAM GAUKSEHIM
SVFD has hired 14 new Firefighters to the SVFD Team. Recruit training began Tuesday, September 3 at the Fire Training Center and will run for 15 weeks. Sam Gauksheim is one of...
DO YOU HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN?
The SVFD was very excited to receive two home escape plans submitted by young members of the community. Fire escape plans are integral to making a difference when a fire occurs. Recently the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) announced the...
14 FIREFIGHTERS HIRED AT SVFD
SVFD is very happy to welcome 14 new Firefighters to the SVFD Team. Recruit training began Tuesday, September 3 at the Fire Training Center. The Fire Academy will run for 15 weeks with the recruits participating in additional training throughout...
SPOKANE VALLEY FIREFIGHTERS DONATE HOURS IN CHARITABLE SERVICE
Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) firefighters donated their time on a four day retreat dedicated to serving combat veterans. Each year, a local “modern day warrior” who has lost their life in combat serving in the United States military, is...
CO DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
SVFD Home Inspections Note Lack of CO Detectors in Homes Spokane Valley Fire Home Fire Safety Visits are noticing a lack of Carbon Monoxide detectors in homes. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is often called the silent killer because of its odorless,...
BURN RESTRICTION IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
Fire Danger Burn Restriction Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) and metro area agencies have enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective Wednesday, July 24. With high temperatures in the forecast, SVFD wants to keep the community safe...
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION?
During the Joint Chiefs’ meeting, a report was given on the County Evacuation Plan by Chandra Fox, Deputy Director of the Department of Emergency management. TV and radio Public Service Announcements will begin airing on all local area stations...
NUMBERS REFLECT AN INCREASING NEED FOR VALLEY FIRE SERVICES
A five year comparison study of all calls for service received at the Spokane Valley Fire Department showed an increase in calls logged by dispatch year over year. The comparison study was presented to the Spokane Valley Fire Department’s Board of...
SVFD BEGINS RISK ASSESSMENT TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO CALLS FOR SERVICE
How many trucks does a fire incident require to safely contain an incident? The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is looking at that right now. The current risk assessment is engaged in understanding the risks and responding appropriately. ...
HAVE A HEART – PULSEPOINT RECRUITS RESIDENTS TO SAVE LIVES
Courtesy of the Liberty Lake Gazette, published on June 17, 2019. In February 2014, the chances of surviving sudden cardiac arrest in Spokane County received a welcome uptick. That’s when PulsePoint, a revolutionary app alerting responders to...