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
From the Chief: Summer Wildland Fire Season and Smoke is in the Air
It’s August and we are right in the middle of this region’s “wildland fire season” and smoke is definitely in the air! Fire activity has been high throughout the western United States including here in Washington. As I write this, numerous large...
Smoking Caused Fatal Two Alarm Condominium Fire
Spokane Valley Fire Department investigators concluded that an improperly discarded cigarette caused the two alarm fire in the Central Park Condominiums, 6019 E. 6th Avenue, shortly after 8:30 pm on August 19. The fire killed the elderly male...
From the Chief: Wildfire Mobilization in WA State
This time of year, I am frequently asked … “Do you have any firefighters out fighting those wildfires throughout the state. If so, how does that work”? Here’s a quick overview. Fire Departments helping other fire departments in Washington is a...
Firefighters Continue Bear Lake Fishing Tradition
For 32 years, Spokane Valley firefighters have been taking special needs students from local elementary schools fishing at Bear Lake. What started as an idea by retiree George Orr has become a tradition for current and retired SVFD firefighters....
Register for ALERT Spokane
Evacuation notices prompted by the Upriver Beacon Fire on July 17 were accomplished using ALERT Spokane, a county-wide emergency notification system. Uniformed law enforcement officers also went door-to-door in the Level 3 evacuation zone to ensure...
Fire Danger Burn Restrictions Now in Place
Effective July 16, 2018, outdoor recreational burn restrictions are now in place, due to extreme fire danger caused by hot, dry weather conditions. This means that citizens residing in the Cities of Liberty Lake, Millwood, Spokane Valley and...
From the Chief: EMS and Risk Reduction
During a recent national symposium, our Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Rich Llewellyn was a featured speaker on the topic of SVFD’s “Integrated Medical Services” program. He spoke about the integrated strategies we’ve launched...
SVFD Presents Lifesaving Awards
Doug Iverson (right) and Jasen Smith were recently honored by the Spokane Valley Fire Department with Lifesaving Awards for their heroic efforts to save a resident and prevent further spread of an apartment fire on March 14, 2018. The fire occurred...
Play Unplugged this Summer and earn a SVFD ‘Hero Hunter’ Badge
Elementary students across the greater Spokane Valley are invited to participate in a fun, free new program this summer that encourages children to 'Play Unplugged.' The program runs June 1 - August 31, 2018. Sponsored by the HUB Sports Center and...
From the Chief: Hard Work and Success
This spring has been busy for our personnel with several large initiatives and opportunities to celebrate success. We are putting the finishing touches on our new 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, thanks to the solid work of more than 100 community and...