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
2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
The Annual Budget is the Department’s plan for expected revenues and intended expenditures for the fiscal year, which runs January 1 – December 31. The development and eventual adoption of the budget requires careful, prudent planning by the entire...
HOW TO STAY FIRE SAFE DURING THE UPCOMING WINTER MONTHS
Heating, holiday decorations, electricity, winter storms, and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. We have already seen several house fires caused by some of these hazards and the winter season is just...
STAYING SAFE ON THE ROADS THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Many of us will be on the roads this coming Thanksgiving holiday. In fact, it’s one of the busiest times of the year on the roadways. More cars on the roads, means potentially more vehicle crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
SVFD RECEIVES FEMA GRANT
https://youtu.be/Ol78-JTRKkc Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) recently received a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant this fall to help save the lives of those citizens who smoke while on medical oxygen. SVFD noticed that an unusual...
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL COPD AWARENESS MONTH
One of the top five reasons that Spokane Valley Fire Department gets dispatched to calls is for “Difficulty Breathing”. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, otherwise known as COPD, is the reason for many of these calls. The Spokane Regional...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
SVFD is soliciting proposals from qualified firms who specialize in technology and communications systems to provide the department with a technology and communication system. For more information, please visit our Purchasing page. Click here to...
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to share some reminders on how to be safe while celebrating this spooky holiday. Not only do our children have safety needs, but as drivers on the road over Halloween, it is critical that drivers...
IS YOUR HOME “WINTER” FIRE SAFE?
More fires happen in the winter months than any other time of the year. During the cold months, we spend more time indoors and use different methods to heat our homes. It is important to keep fire safety in mind when you are heating your home. If...
LEARN THE SOUNDS OF FIRE SAFETY
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS OCTOBER 3 - 9 “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” is the national campaign theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, supported by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year’s theme strives to educate everyone...
PREPARE TO PROTECT
“Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” is this year’s theme during September, National Preparedness Month. Not only is it important for communities to be prepared to face disasters and emergencies, but it is...