South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue continues the volunteer appreciation program called SPOFR Volunteer Spotlight. This is a way to recognize the volunteers when you see them in the community grocery store or at any local activities.
MAY 2023 SPOTLIGHT
Brad Hanson
Firefighter, EMT & Engineer
This month’s recipient is Brad Hanson, as announced by Chief Brad Martin. Brad has been with SPOFR since 2014 and is also in the host of the Veterans Stand Down for the past five years in Newport. He started this in memory of Brian Pinkney, his friend with three Purple Hearts. Brad graduated from SPOFR’s EMT and IV EMT classes. He is a Fire Fighter and Engineer. Brad started the Veterans Outreach Program at the Hospitality House and sets up the Veterans bus on the last Thursday of the month. “This bus can do any paperwork or counseling issues the same as going to the VA because they have a satellite link,” Brad said. He has been married to Josette and has six children. He has lived here for thirty years. Chief Martin said, “It’s an honor having Brad as one of our volunteers, knowing his time involved with his other commitments to our community.” Congratulations, Brad, on being our May Spotlight recipient.
Rick O'Brien
Public Information Officer, SPOFR
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS
Tasha Dean
EMT
November 2022
Corey Toombs
FIREFIGHTER
December 2022
John Dugger
EMT
January 2023
Larry Hiebert
Battalion 8 Captain
February 2023
Butch Lee
FIREFIGHTER
March 2023
Paul Haa
FIREFIGHTER
April 2023