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Public Safety News Releases for Tuesday, July 24, 2018

1 p.m.

Joint statement from the Spokane Fire Department and IAFF Local 29

1:40 p.m. - In response to a recent complaint, SFD and International Association of Firefighters Local 29 have provided a joint statement.

10 a.m.

House fire displaces five residents

10:56 a.m. - An early morning house fire in northwest Spokane has displaced five residents.

Spokane Fire Department selects new Deputy Chief

10 a.m. - After an extensive recruitment process, SFD announces Rex Strickland III has been selected as the department’s new Deputy Fire Chief.