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Spokane Fire Department

About SFD

The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) protects the City of Spokane — approximately 230,000 residents across roughly 70 square miles in Spokane County, Washington, the largest city of the Inland Northwest. The combination of a dense urban core, the Spokane River and its falls running through downtown, substantial historic timber-frame neighbourhoods, and significant Inland Northwest wildland-urban interface (recurring high-fire-danger summers) substantially shapes the operational picture. SFD fields about 305 uniformed members from 15 fire stations and operates an all-hazards model: structural fire suppression, advanced life support emergency medical service (American Medical Response provides primary 911 ambulance transport under contract; SFD engines arrive first-on-scene at the paramedic level), technical rescue, hazardous materials response, water rescue on the Spokane River, and wildland firefighting on the city's WUI edge. Winter operations — including ice rescue and severe cold-weather response — are routine. Firefighter recruitment is administered by the City of Spokane Civil Service Commission. The process typically includes the National Testing Network FireTEAM written examination, CPAT, oral interview, medical and psychological evaluation, and background investigation. Washington EMT certification is required. Bluewatch refers candidates to the official portal.

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Last updated 20 May 2026