Dec. 15 at 8:38 a.m. - With colder temperatures, SFD wants to help residents greatly reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty by outlining the following safety tips.
Dec. 14 at 10:26 a.m. - “The holidays present great potential for candle related home fires,” says Spokane Fire Marshal Michael Miller.
Dec. 12 at 1:53 p.m. - Around 3:30 a.m., fire crews from the Spokane Fire Department responded to back-to-back structure fires.
Dec. 5 at 8:56 a.m. - SFD and ALTCEW were awarded a scholarship to attend the 2016 National Fire Protection Association’s Remembering When Conference.
Nov. 30 at 12:46 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is actively investigating the commercial building fire that occurred at 823 W. Riverside Ave. on Saturday, November 26.
Nov. 29 at 6:35 a.m. - Two families (3 adults, 2 children and 1 dog) were displaced last night after a fire caused heavy damage to an upper level duplex unit.
Nov. 23 at 12:31 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) wants residents to be aware of the number of safety risks associated with frying their Thanksgiving turkeys.
Nov. 22 at 6:10 p.m. - At 5:47 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a natural gas leak at the Safeway Grocery Store located at 933 E. Mission Ave.
Nov. 16 at 11:54 a.m. - During the 2016 International Technical Rescue Symposium, Spokane Fire Department (SFD) firefighter Mike Forbes received a prestigious award.
Nov. 12 at 4:45 p.m. - More than three dozen overnight guests and staff at the House of Charity are showing symptoms of a viral infection.
Nov. 9 at 12:41 p.m. - Just before 10 a.m., crews from the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of North Central High School.
Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. - Spokane Fire Chief Bobby Williams is retiring in January after leading the department for 28 years.
Nov. 3 at 2:21 p.m. - With the upcoming time change, SFD says it’s a good easy reminder when changing clocks to replace the batteries in smoke alarms.
Nov. 2 at 1:19 p.m. - Investigators with the SFD's Special Investigation Unit say yesterday’s house fire was the result of unattended cooking materials left on the stove.
Oct. 26 at 2:15 p.m. - With October being National Fire Prevention Month it is the perfect time to check on the age condition of your smoke alarms.
Oct. 3 at 2:37 p.m. - The burn restrictions for outdoor recreational fires are being lifted by order of the Spokane City Fire Marshal.
Sept. 25 at 8:43 a.m. - Crews from SFD were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 2300 block of E. Everett Ave. in Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood.
Sept. 7 at 10:01 p.m. - The Spokane Fire and Spokane Police Departments continue to investigate the cause of a fatality fire in North Spokane.
Aug. 26 at 12:27 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department officials are investigating if squatters are responsible for starting a house fire.
Aug. 24 at 9:26 p.m. - Fire crews prevented a fire from destroying a house and causing further damage to the surrounding area. There were no injuries reported.
Aug. 19 at 7:03 p.m. - Fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of S. Freya St.
Aug. 19 at 6:58 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 700 block of E. Ermina Ave.
Aug. 15 at 5:49 a.m. - Last night just before 9 p.m. SFD responded to the 1600 block of E. Marietta Ave. for a reported residential structure fire.
Aug. 12 at 11:09 a.m. - SFD along with Spokane County Fire District 8 responded to the 3500 block of E. 48th Court for a reported residential structure fire.
Aug. 9 at 4:12 p.m. - The City of Spokane is partnering with Spokane C.O.P.S. to launch the #SpokaneStrong Neighborhood Safety outreach campaign.
Aug. 5 at 6:48 a.m. - At 2:37 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the 6000 block of North F Street for a report of an attached garage on fire.
July 31 at 10:03 p.m. - This afternoon, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1000 block of S. Pepper Tree Lane.
July 29 at 11:42 a.m. - Florida Fugitive Responsible for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Occupied Residence in Spokane’s East Side
July 28 at 7:23 p.m. - Today’s successful water rescue serves as an excellent reminder for individuals to wear a personal flotation devices when recreating in water.
July 28 at 1:32 p.m. - Fire Marshal Issues Restrictions on Outdoor Recreational Fires for the City of Spokane
July 28 at 10:51 a.m. - Spokane Fire Investigators had been tracking minor fire activity since July 17th in the area of 2nd/Division
July 21 at 2:35 p.m. - Yesterday morning just before 7 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to an apartment fire located in the 1100 block of N. Walnut St.
June 30 at 5:14 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department extricates a trapped patient after a head-on collision. Multiple patients were transported to local hospitals.
June 30 at 10:22 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is stressing thee importance of following the fireworks ban.
June 25 at 8:56 a.m. - Fire crews rescue two occupants from a vehicle collision. Occupants suffer not life threatening injuries and are transported to local hospitals.
June 22 at 10:29 a.m. - The Spokane Police And Fire Departments Want To Remind Hoopfest Fans To Have Fun And Also Stay Safe
June 16 at 5:04 p.m. - From 6/14/2016: Firefighters were able to rescue three dogs after alert neighbors called 9-1-1 to report smoke and a sounding smoke alarm.
June 16 at 4:50 p.m. - From 6/10/2016: Ferris High School is evacuated after a reported odor disperses through the school. A total of 14 patients are evaluated.
June 8 at 10:43 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department congratulates seven graduating CARES Team student volunteers that made a positive impact in the Spokane community.
June 6 at 10:05 a.m. - A brush fire spread quickly to a restaurant on Nevada Street causing extensive damage.
May 19 at 2:28 p.m. - City of Spokane Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Ayotte was named Firefighter of the Year by the Spokane Lilac Association.
May 16 at 10:36 a.m. - Yesterday’s residential fire in the 1500 block of E. Houghton Court serves as an important reminder to not leave cooking materials unattended.
April 24 at 2:07 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a suspicious house fire.
April 18 at 9:39 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Police Department, and other agencies will participate in a mock crash April 19 at Lewis & Clark High School.
April 9 at 11 a.m. - Reserve your spot for the Courageous Kids Climbing event on April 23.
April 9 at 8:21 a.m. - Stain-soaked rags and paper towels left in a recycling bin accidentally started a fire that damaged a garage Friday evening.
April 6 at 3:32 p.m. - At 3:54 p.m. on April 5, the Fire Dispatch center received a 911 call for a fire at the Cedar Spring Estate IV apartments, 7808 N. Morton St.
April 2 at 3:41 p.m. - A man trapped in a basement escaped serious injury when firefighters enlarged a window and helped him from his burning home.
March 31 at 8:31 a.m. - Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of fires that severely damaged a South Hill commercial building and three north side garages.
March 13 at 8:37 p.m. - No one injured by three separate morning fires.
March 11 at 3:02 p.m. - Remember to check your detectors when you move your clocks forward.
Feb. 27 at 9:36 a.m. - Unrelated fires on opposite sides of the city damage a home and animal clinic.
Feb. 26 at 8:34 a.m. - No one was injured by a backyard fire in northeast Spokane.
Feb. 19 at 1:23 p.m. - A Spokane auto body shop sustained extensive damage during a Thursday night fire.
Feb. 9 at 6:21 p.m. - The cause of an afternoon fire at a north side home is under investigation.
Feb. 7 at 9:21 p.m. - No one was injured by a fire that extensively damaged a north Spokane home early Sunday.
Jan. 25 at 3:51 p.m. - No one was injured by fires that damaged two homes Monday morning.
Jan. 23 at 5:55 a.m. - Two people were unhurt late Friday by a fire that damaged the basement of their north Spokane home.
Jan. 14 at 1:23 p.m. - A family of six escaped uninjured from a fire that damaged the basement of their home.
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44 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
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