Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services will be a day late on Friday, July 4th, to observe the holiday. Friday's pickup will occur on Saturday, July 5th. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM. See more information regarding other City closures.

Fire Department News Releases for 2025

July

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

Yesterday at 10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

June

Fast Response Contains Suspicious Brush Fire in Latah Valley

June 20 at 2:50 p.m. - Thanks to the coordinated response, the fire was contained, and firefighters began mopping up hot spots just over an hour after their arrival.

Smoking Fire Displaces Two Residents on West Gardner Avenue

June 5 at 1:08 p.m. - The fire was controlled within 20 minutes, though the home sustained significant damage.

May

Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuation Assistance, No Injuries Reported

May 23 at 12:30 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the Sky View Apartments at 1304 West 5th Avenue following reports of black smoke from a window.

Fire Displaces Eight in Spokane Fourplex

May 19 at 4:19 p.m. - The fire was caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a plastic container on the patio.

Early Morning House Fire Leaves One Critically Injured

May 8 at 4:06 p.m. - Early Morning House Fire in South Spokane Leaves One Critically Injured

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

May 1 at 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

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

April 24 at 3:33 p.m. - Get ready for an exciting showdown as our local police officers and firefighters hit the ice for a great cause.

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

April 9 at 10:59 a.m. - Spokane firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting flames from a residence at 608 West 27th Avenue.

March

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

March 12 at 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.

February

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

Feb. 26 at 2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

Feb. 6 at 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.

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

Feb. 4 at 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.

January

SFD Statement Regarding SREC Decision

Jan. 16 at 2:47 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department faces a significant challenge following a decision by the Spokane Regional Emergency Communication board earlier today.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Skyway Café

Jan. 9 at 3:46 p.m. - Engine 8 was dispatched to the Skyway Café at 6105 East Rutter Avenue for a reported kitchen appliance fire.