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 [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
