Latest Fire Department News Releases

May 1

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

4:42 p.m. - Firefighters, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, responded to a report of a bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street

April 24

Hometown Heroes Hit the Ice: 2025 Guns N Hoses Game + Family Fest

3:33 p.m. - Get ready for an exciting showdown as our local police officers and firefighters hit the ice for a great cause.

April 9

Early Morning Fire Claims Life of Woman and 2 Dogs in South Hill Home

10:59 a.m. - Spokane firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting flames from a residence at 608 West 27th Avenue.

March 12

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

4 p.m. - Join us in congratulating Fire Chief O’Berg, a recipient of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

Feb. 26

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Feb. 6

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.

Feb. 4

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

4:35 p.m. - Firefighters responded to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of a home.

Jan. 16

SFD Statement Regarding SREC Decision

2:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department faces a significant challenge following a decision by the Spokane Regional Emergency Communication board earlier today.

Jan. 9

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

3:46 p.m. - Engine 8 was dispatched to the Skyway Café at 6105 East Rutter Avenue for a reported kitchen appliance fire.

Dec. 27

Downtown Vacant Commercial Building Fire

8:21 a.m. - Spokane Fire thanks Avista and AMR for their assistance on this Christmas Eve fire.