Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are in widespread use in consumer electronics. Lithium batteries have become the industry standard for rechargeable...
Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose a Fire Risk?
read more
Media Releases
Recent Articles
2023 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week
Each year, starting with the Martin Luther King holiday, fire departments around the nation support a weeklong campaign to educate communities about...
Call for Pro and Con Committee to Review Levy
Pro and Con Committees Spokane Valley Fire Department is placing before the voters on the February 14, 2023 ballot a proposition authorizing a maintenance and operations excess levy.
SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE IS TRAINING ON THE SPOKANE RIVER THIS WEEK
For Immediate Release:
May 13, 2021
Contact:
Julie Happy
Community Affairs Manager
509.892.4155
**********************************************
SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE IS TRAINING ON THE SPOKANE RIVER THIS WEEK
SWIFTWATER CREWS HAVE ALREADY BEEN DISPATCHED TO SEVERAL RESCUE CALLS
**********************************************
The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) is training on the Spokane River with their Swiftwater Rescue crews.
Training will include:
- Dry Land practice and safety refresher training
- Practical application on the water with Special Operation crews and full contact rescue
WHEN: Friday, May 14, 2021
TIME: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dry Land Practice: westside of the bridge, northside of the river at Sullivan Park
On Water Training: westside of the bridge, southside of the river on the water
Both training sites are visible from Sullivan Park
“We have already been dispatched to several emergencies out on the river this spring,” said Battalion Chief, Andy Rorie. “This training is essential for our crews to prepare for an increase in river usage with warmer temperatures and summer arriving.”
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 125,000+ over 75-square miles, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas. In 2020, our cross-trained Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics responded to more than 18,700 emergency calls.
Established in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and by SVFD’s Class 2 fire insurance rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau
Connect with SVFD at: spokanevalleyfire.com. For department news, safety information, and timely updates, find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
###
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.
