South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to thank the public for attending our Community Meetings to discuss the reasons for a Levy Lid lift on the August 1 Ballot Chief Martin wants to remind the public that Pend Oreille Paramedics (POEMS) has announced their closure on December 31 of this year. POEMS is the [...]
Chief Brad Martin wishes his staff and volunteers and the public a Happy and Safe July 4th holiday. And for the SPOFR Team working this holiday weekend, a Big Thank You for your serving with pride during this Holiday weekend.
South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to thank the over 100 people who attended the community meetings last weekend. He is anxious to answer your questions on the Levy Lid Lift on the August 1 ballot at the following dates and times. COMMUNITY MEETINGS 10 am – 2 pm June 17 at Station 33 [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue participated in a Safe and Sober Mock Crash training exercise at Newport High School on Friday, June 2. Pictured is a student from the Highschool Fire Science program acting as a victim in the mock crash exercise to raise awareness of driving safe and sober. This exercise was organized by [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to invite the public to Community Meetings to discuss the reasons for a Levy Lid lift on the August 1 Ballot, review any current information, and answer any questions. He wants the public to be aware of the following information: Your elected Board of Fire Commissioners have determined [...]
Chief Brad Martin wishes to celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 16-22. Martin wants to thank all volunteers with South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue for their dedication and hard work as SPOFR continues to grow. “We currently encompass 240 miles with close to 1,000 calls last year,” said Martin. “We could not do it without [...]
Chief Brad Martin and the Fire Commissioners of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue are asking voters to consider increasing our regular fire levy rate previously voted on from $1.00 to $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This is called a Levy Lid Lift. The current fire levy rate has fallen to $.75 per $1,000 [...]
Chief Brad Martin and Station Chief Randy Miller wish to thank those attending the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 8th. A special "Thank You" to the SPOFR volunteers who helped with the pancake feed! Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR
Breakfast with SPOFR Auxiliary Saturday, April 8, 7-11 a.m. Station 34 at Jermain and Fertile Valley Join us for Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, Biscuits & Gravy, Hashbrowns, Bacon, Coffee, Juice, Milk, and Tea $7.00 per person Proceeds benefit South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Volunteers Shuttle available between fire hall and parking lot! Rick O'Brien Public Information [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at 9624 LeClerc Rd South on Sunday March 26th. Fire Chief Brad Martin was the first to arrive on scene and set up a Command Center. There were over 10 First Responders from SPOFR along with 4 Fire Engines and 4 Fire Tenders responding to [...]
