Car Seat Check Event in Deer Park on October 28th
Car Seat Check Event When: Saturday, October 28th, from 9 am to Noon Where: Deer Park at Station 41 See flyer for more details: Pumpkin Lane Car Seat Check Flyer
Introducing Our New Website
After months of work and collaboration with SPOFR's management team, we are bringing you a whole new website. Designed with a user-friendly interface, our website aims to provide easy access to vital information, updates, and resources. Whether you are looking for safety tips, upcoming district events, or emergency contact details, our digital platform is meticulously crafted [...]
Riverside High School’s Oregon Fire Update Meeting – August 23, 2023
Chief Martin attended this morning's Riverside High School Oregon Fire update meeting. This picture shows those in attendance. Major takeaways: People are flying drones in the fire area causing concern for fire-fighting aircraft. If drones are flying we cannot fly. Reports of people target practicing in the burnt-out fire areas causing firefighters to leave the area. [...]
GoFundMe Fundraiser for Klint, One of Our Active Firefighters
Klint is one of our active firefighters. They lost their home along with all of their belongings, and vehicles, from the fire that spread rapidly. He is currently away fighting a wildfire in Oregon. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR
Oregon Road Fire – Update – August 22, 2023
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on August 18th for a Fire-Smoke Only call at E Frideger Rd and N Jefferson Rd in NW Elk.at 5:17 PM. Pend Oreille Fire District 4 and 5 responded to assist South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue, along with Spokane 4 Fire District, DNR, and the Pend [...]
Oregon Road Fire – August 18th, 2023
Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank the SPOFR staff and volunteers for their ongoing efforts starting last night fighting the Oregon Road and neighboring fires. Chief Martin also recommends searching "Oregon Road Fire" and Nixle for updated information on evacuations from the fire. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR
Levy Lid Lift Election Results
Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank the many SPOFR Volunteers and Staff and the public for their support in the current Levy Lid Lift Election. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR
Brush Fire on Spring Valley Road – July 27, 2023
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on July 27 for a brush fire on Spring Valley Road. According to Chief Brad Martin there were 50 firefighters attacking the blaze along with two Fire Boss Fighting Aircraft, one helicopter and two bulldozers. The cause of the fire is unknown currently. Chief Martin wishes [...]
PRESS RELEASE – Former Fire Chief Bruce Coleman’s Obituary
Bruce E Coleman accepted the position of fire chief for district #7 in 1998. He entered the fire service with no previous experience but soon became everyone’s friend with his eagerness to help when asked. Chief Coleman continued with his normal job driving truck and manage a small fire department on the side. In 2010 he [...]
PRESS RELEASE – SPOFR July – Call Update
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 [...]