Latest Fire Department News Releases

May 19

Child Injured in Basement Fire Reminds About Youth Fire Setting

10 a.m. - On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:23 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple reports of a house fire in the 1200 block of East 33rd Ave.

April 30

2026 Wildfire & Forestry Safety Fair

1:54 p.m. - This event will offer residents education, resources, and steps to prepare for wildfire season and post-fire recovery

April 7

Two Porch Fires Displace Eleven Residents in Spokane

3:17 p.m. - At 4:38 p.m. yesterday, firefighters responded to 5324 North Lacey St. after receiving reports of a fire on a home's front porch.

Feb. 27

Firefighters Contain Two West Spokane Fires Thursday Afternoon

10:02 a.m. - Both fires are determined accidental, and the occupants were not home.

Jan. 15

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Dec. 11

Water Rescue Team Deployed to Western Washington Flood Emergency

10:20 a.m. - SFD and other local agencies to help in swift-water rescues in the Puget Sound region.

Dec. 9

Welding Sparks Ignite Multi-Business Fire on Holyoke Avenue

4:49 p.m. - Firefighters brought the fire under control within 50 minutes and will continue overhaul operations and monitor for hotspots through the evening.

Nov. 24

Fatal Early Morning House Fire Claims Life of Child

3:40 p.m. - Children who have a history of playing with or igniting fires should be referred to our Youth Fire-Setting Prevention Program at 509-625-7058.

Sept. 4

SFD's 7th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy

4:42 p.m. - This free event lets kids and families experience what it is like to be a firefighter, learn important safety information, and have fun!

Aug. 25

Man Rescued in House Fire, Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition

1:48 p.m. - Firefighters rescued the fire victim less than four minutes after arrival.