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
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...
FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 20-24, 2021
Did you know that there are things you can do as you age to be fall free and independent? Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Adopt strategies such as doing the right exercises, making your home safer, and getting regular health checkups. It’s...
BIKE SAFETY VIRTUAL RODEO WITH SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SAFE KIDS SPOKANE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDHocftOE98 https://youtu.be/q31p1CZ-UEo https://youtu.be/BhumNqcm9KY https://youtu.be/7sWTOu4KHYI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liPhLYy8t9o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu0d5HNfywI...
SVFD WILL HOLD BELL RINGING CEREMONY IN REMEMBERANCE OF 9/11
In the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) Administration building entryway is a 1,200-pound column from one of the Twin Towers that collapsed on September 11, 2001. The column serves as a daily memorial to the sacrifices made by so many on...
BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
https://youtu.be/mHvevDnVcpo Schools in our area are starting to open for the beginning of the new school year. With that said, we want to remind you to please be watchful around schools. Slow down and pay attention when kids are present –...
SVFD WILL BE HIRING FOR RECRUIT CLASS 2022
https://youtu.be/N21p8tuI3xc SVFD is planning for a recruit academy in 2022. Hiring will begin soon. To register, please visit www.publicsafetytesting.com If you have general questions regarding employment at SVFD, please email...
SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE CHIEF BRYAN COLLINS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) Fire Chief Bryan Collins has announced his retirement effective March 1, 2022. Chief Collins has been working with the Board of Fire Commissioners for the past several months regarding his impending...
COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS WILL BE VIRTUAL
Due to Washington State mask mandates, Spokane Valley Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners meeting will be virtual. Join us live via Facebook, YouTube, or on spokanevalleyfire.com
WILDFIRE SMOKE IS IN THE AIR
The Spokane area is being blanketed by smoke from surrounding wildfires. As the wind directions change, so too, does the smoke. Smoke from wildfires expose our lungs and bodies to potentially harmful pollutants as well as it makes it more difficult...
SVFD HAS A FEW NEW LEADERS
SVFD recently promoted three new Battalion Chiefs, seven new Captains, and four new Engineers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HunTvMw2hE&t=10s Congratulations to all!