City of Spokane Fire Department

09/07/2026

This week, we proudly recognize the brave men and women of the Spokane Police Department, Spokane Fire Department, and our emergency and public safety teams.

Whether responding to a fire, providing lifesaving medical care, protecting our neighborhoods, assisting during community events, or answering the call during a crisis, our first responders serve Spokane with courage, compassion, and dedication.

The Spokane Lilac Festival is especially grateful for their partnership in helping keep our events, parade participants, and thousands of spectators safe each year.

Thank you for answering the call—and for all you do to help our community bloom!

09/05/2026

In August last year, Spokane firefighters responded to a structure fire on South Sherman Street after reports indicated someone might be trapped inside.

Upon arrival, Engine 4’s crew was assigned to search the first-floor apartment. Firefighter Liam Reily entered despite heavy smoke, heat, and fire, and immediately began searching for the victim.

Despite near-zero visibility and worsening conditions, Liam found an unresponsive elderly man in the living room. Instead of retracing the difficult path to the entrance, Liam and other firefighters quickly identified a nearby window as the fastest exit.

Working with Engine 1 and Truck 14 crews, they brought the victim to the window, removed the sill to create an emergency exit, and transferred him to firefighters and medical personnel waiting outside within minutes of the initial call.

For demonstrating extraordinary courage, decisive action, and an unwavering commitment to saving another person's life under extreme conditions, Firefighter Liam Reily has been awarded the Spokane Fire Department Medal of Valor.

Please congratulate Liam on this well-deserved recognition and for exemplifying the highest standards of the Spokane Fire Department.

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09/01/2026

Each year, Spokane firefighters inspect and test thousands of feet of fire hose to ensure readiness for emergencies.

Fire hoses operate under high pressure and are regularly exposed to heat, abrasion, chemicals, and the wear of routine use. Although damage is not always visible, a weakened hose can fail when firefighters rely on it to deliver water during a fire.

Annual hose testing subjects each section to a set pressure and time to identify leaks, damaged couplings, or other weaknesses before returning it to service.

This routine task, though rarely seen by the public, is essential to ensure our equipment functions reliably when failure is not an option.

A fire hose is more than equipment; it is a firefighter’s lifeline.

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08/29/2026

The Kids Jr. Fire Academy is just two weeks away!

08/27/2026

We would like to extend our gratitude to our friends and colleagues at the Water Department. Thanks to their efforts, the water supply was maintained during the Old Trails Fire, allowing our firefighters to have the resources they needed to hold their ground. An early analysis suggested that for every home lost, another 10 would have burned if firefighters were forced to abandon the line and let the fire run its course. Thank you, Public Works!

A lot went wrong three years ago in Lahaina, Hawaii, that went right in Spokane on Aug. 1.

08/25/2026

Spokane Public Schools are back in session tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 26! This is a reminder to plan ahead, slow down in school zones, and watch for pedestrians crossing the street. Let’s make sure all of our learners can get to class safely this year.

08/25/2026

Come work with Spokane Fire! The City of Spokane is hiring for the Emergency Communications Call Taker I position.

It's Monday, which means new job opportunities! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs.

08/21/2026

Reminder! We are not accepting donations at any Spokane Fire Department Stations. If you are looking for a place to donate, the Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution Site at NorthTown Mall is open for donation drop-off from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.

08/19/2026

The Kids Jr. Fire Academy is Saturday, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at River Park Square. Come meet your local firefighters, tour and see demonstrations from a ladder truck and fire engine, learn hands-only CPR, make a craft, operate a charged fire hose, learn about child passenger safety, and so much more! Kids can collect stamps at each activity and receive a Jr. Firefighter certificate.

08/19/2026

SFD’s CRR team is wrapping up our PPE distribution at Station 16 at 6pm today.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, we’ll have PPE available again this Thursday, 8/20 from 3-6pm at SFD Station 17.