South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue

South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue Protecting Pend Oreille County and the City of Newport with pride.

05/30/2026

SPOFR constituents: We have been fielding requests for information regarding a live fire acquired structure training burn District 2 and the Kalispel Tribe conducted on Thursday, May 28th, within SPOFR jurisdiction.

We did not have any prior notification of this, and it is incredibly unusual for outside agencies to conduct acquired structure burns outside of their jurisdiction. Due to the highly dangerous and intricate nature of live fire structure training (particularly before a major wind event), SPOFR, as the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) is deeply concerned that this was conducted in our jurisdiction without any oversight or notification.

We are working with our risk management partners, state oversight, and neighboring agencies to insure this incident will be addressed.

Please know if ANY significant training event is happening within SPOFR, we will make constituents aware prior and adequately inforn immediate neighbors.

Take care of each other,

Chief Shane Stocking

Per the State, who controls burning, BURN BAN is now in effect for rule burns, permits may still be obtained through DNR...
05/28/2026

Per the State, who controls burning, BURN BAN is now in effect for rule burns, permits may still be obtained through DNR. The fire district has zero control over these bans, please see the WA State Burn Portal for additional information.

***Early season wildfire***... and some fun!On memorial day, SPOFR was dispatched to a fast moving grass and timber fire...
05/27/2026

***Early season wildfire***... and some fun!
On memorial day, SPOFR was dispatched to a fast moving grass and timber fire in the Spring Valley area. A large response, quick attack, and a fantastic relationship with DNR that allocated immediate air resources kept this one small.

On a lighter note, SPOFR commandeered a kind neighbor's boat and another's lift to make access to a boater in medical distress. Luckily there was no serious medical emergency and we continue to embrace our unofficial motto of "whatever vehicle necessary."

Thank you Cassie for your excellent EMT continuing education class on Airway Management.We all loved hands on experience...
05/21/2026

Thank you Cassie for your excellent EMT continuing education class on Airway Management.
We all loved hands on experience helping a paramedic with a McGrath medical camera ( see picture below) and Titus’s hands on set up demonstration for airway management.

05/19/2026

Important message from SPOFR’s Chief Shane .
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It has been a busy spring! Apart from handling the normal incidents, SPOFR has been involved with the community at numer...
05/06/2026

It has been a busy spring! Apart from handling the normal incidents, SPOFR has been involved with the community at numerous events and conducted daily training. We were also proud to host the graduation from our 2026 volunteer academy! SPOFR instructors put countless hours in helping to prepare volunteer firefighters to serve Pend Oreille County and Bonner County! Congrats to all of the new firefighters for SPOFR, District 2 and West Pend Oreille Fire! Take care of each other, and reach out if SPOFR can be of service! -Chief Shane Stocking

Volunteer Division Chief of Wildland Brad Martin conducted a RT 130 Wildland Refresher course tonight.Great class Chief...
04/23/2026

Volunteer Division Chief of Wildland Brad Martin conducted a RT 130 Wildland Refresher course tonight.
Great class Chief Brad

A couple nights ago, SPOFR responded to a an accident that required both technical extrication and stabilization skills....
04/18/2026

A couple nights ago, SPOFR responded to a an accident that required both technical extrication and stabilization skills. Thankfully, the occupant was uninjured. SPOFR is proud to be a well-trained, professional agency, we do not have "fire AND rescue" at the end of our name for nothing!

We may be running into summer, but the roads are still dangerous! Drive safe and take of each other. -Chief Shane Stcoking

04/11/2026

SPOFR Chief’s Important Message.

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325272 U.S. Highway 2
Newport, WA
99156

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+15094475305

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