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Latest Fire Department News Releases

Dec. 4

Fire in the Ridpath Apartments Displaces Nine

3:33 p.m. - Spokane Fire responded to reports of flooding on the fifth floor of the annex building and later discovered a fire with an activated sprinkler system

Oct. 29

Spokane Fire Department Mourns the Loss of One of Our Own

10:06 a.m. - With deep sadness, the Spokane Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Josh Rhoads after a courageous battle with cancer.

Oct. 23

Deputy Chief Lance Dahl Awarded 2024 WA State Fire Marshal of the Year

10:22 a.m. - The Washington State Fire Marshals Association awarded Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention Lance Dahl the 2024 Washington State Fire Marshal of the Year.

Oct. 3

Garage Fire Briefly Threatens Residence

2:58 p.m. - The fire was contained to the garage, preventing any displacement of tenants and saving property valued at over $230,000.

Sept. 24

Firefighter's Quick Response Saves Two Homes in Northwest Spokane

11:18 a.m. - Engine 16 was dispatched to the 4600 block of North Royal Court for a reported vehicle fire in a carport adjacent to a home.

Sept. 19

Garland District House Fire Displaces One

3:14 p.m. - At 11:29 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/17/2024, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 1100 block of West Garland Avenue.

Sept. 16

Local Firefighters to Train in Donated Building This Week

2:10 p.m. - Spokane County Fire District 9 and Spokane Fire Department firefighters will conduct training drills in the former Frontier Behavioral Health building

Aug. 20

Firefighters Responded to Three Additional Arson Brush Fires Yesterday

2:36 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department and the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit treat these fires as suspected arson.

Firefighters Contain Two Suspicious Brush Fires

8:20 a.m. - Firefighters will continue reinforcing containment lines, extinguishing smoldering areas, and patrolling the burned area for hot spots.

July 22

Spokane Firefighters Battle a String of Fires During Extreme Heat

3:52 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, was dispatched to multiple fire calls.