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
Regional Training Drill Focuses on Decontamination
More than 500 firefighters and first responders from 10 agencies across Spokane County recently participated in a regional training drill. The drill was designed to simulate a Mass Casualty Incident in which a mock hazardous materials release...
Home Fire Safety Campaign Receives Red Cross Heroes Award
The Greater Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross has honored Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane Fire Department (SFD) as 2018 Red Cross Heroes for our partnership with the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Through this campaign, the...
Change Your Clocks – Check Your Alarms on March 11
As you change your clocks one hour ahead to Daylight Savings time on March 11, take a few extra minutes to check both your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Check Age - replace alarms every 10 years Check Battery - Press the TEST button Check...
New City Flag to Fly at Station #3
The City of Liberty Lake's newly-adopted Municipal Flag will soon be flying at Spokane Valley Fire Department's Station #3, located in Liberty Lake. The winning design was selected following a year-long design and selection process. A contest was...
From the Chief: Heart Healthy Habits
February is “American Heart Month” and as such I thought it appropriate to discuss some of the things we do here at Spokane Valley Fire Department to encourage our employees to take care of their hearts and to lead healthy lives. Cardiovascular...
Middle School Students Learn about Fire Service Careers
Last week, 26 middle school students had the chance to try on firefighter gear and ask burning questions about what it’s like to be a Spokane Valley firefighter. Teams of off-duty firefighters spoke with students participating in the HUB 360...
From the Chief: Major Projects in 2018
As we kick off another new year, I would like to catch you up on a few of the major items that we will be working toward accomplishing during 2018. Strategic Plan – We are beginning the process of updating our five year Strategic Plan. The plan is...
Local Heroes Honored with Carnegie Medal
Matt Burson and Angel Fiorini are among the 20 men and women recently awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal for outstanding civilian heroism. Seven individuals were honored posthumously, including three who were attempting to rescue children. The...
2017: A Year in Review
It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is quickly coming to a close. We here at SVFD are wrapping up outstanding projects and planning is in full swing for 2018. This year has been very gratifying with some significant accomplishments that will have a...
Firefighters Give Warmth, Create Smiles
Sixty-three excited students at Broadway Elementary were proud to show off their brand new winter coats on November 6. The school was the first of seven Central Valley elementary schools to be visited by Spokane Valley firefighters. The...