South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue

09/04/2026

Approximately 3:30pm yesterday, SPOFR was alerted to a significant hazardous materials situation in the City of Newport. On-site staff did an excellent job evacuating the occupied two-story medical facility as SPOFR units arrived within minutes.

SPOFR evaluated multiple patients exposed to the toxin and ultimately transported three in stable condition. We worked closely with regional and state expertise to identify and mitigate the HAZMAT threat.

This incident necessitated a significant response for a lengthy incident but we remained backfilled and fully available for additional calls. Thank you to WA State Ecology for their expertise/advice and Pend Oreille Emergency Management for their availability for any needed assistance.

SPOFR is proud to be an "all-hazards" fire district; we have the capability and partners to mitigate more than only fire and EMS calls. Pictured is Lt/Paramedic Marie Balak, who is in her element as a certified HAZMAT technician, trained to the highest national certifications. Crews including Chief 301, E11, E31, C61, M11, M31, and C32 operated for over 3 hours and will continue monitoring throughout the next couple of days.

-Chief Shane Stocking

08/31/2026

Important message from SPOFR Chief Shane!

08/21/2026

Catch up with Chief Stocking as we go into another hot weekend! FYI since filmed, a red flag warning was issued for the region.

08/20/2026

Here is an important message from Jenny the Principal at Stratton Elementary about this year’s school supply drive.

08/19/2026

SPOFR has been actively engaged on a structure fire with some vegetation involvement in the far South/East corner of the district. The fire is contained and there is no wildfire threat to Pend Oreille County. There are reports of minor injuries that were treated on scene and transported.

Thank you to our partners at D2, DNR, West Pend Orielle, Spirit Lake FD, and Spokane County 4 for a truly massive reaponse.

08/19/2026

Thank you SPOFR and ALL volunteer firefighters

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/15/2026

Don’t forget.
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is collecting school supplies for needy kids at Stratton Elementary.
Drop off locations are:
SPOFR’s two 24/7 locations in Diamond Lake and Newport.
WaFd Bank in Newport
Wheatland Bank in Newport
School is starting soon!!!!

08/13/2026

Stratton Elementary starts back on Aug.27th.
SPOFR is collecting needed school supplies for the kids who need our support.
Please drop off your items to one of our two 24/7 Fire Stations in Diamond Lake or Newport or Wa Fd or Wheatland banks in Newport

08/05/2026

Newport’s National Night Out was a great success this year with many both young and old talking with our many first responders and community members.
The kids really enjoyed climbing in the Life Flight helicopter under the direction of the Life Flight crew.

08/05/2026

Newport Mayor Keith Campbell is shown here with SPOFR Lieutenant M.Balak with an important message at this year’s National Night Out event in Newport.

We also appreciate Lifeflight landing a helicopter at this year’s event.