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The community that is protected by South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is growing and diverse. The need for public education delivery to the community will be ever present.  South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue makes provisions for public education and risk reduction on the following levels.

• Risk Reduction Education Workshops

- Public Information Programs

- Fire Prevention Week

- EMS Week

•  Fire-wise Programs

•  Public Relations Events  

Under the direction of Chief Mike Nokes South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue program workshops are developed by the Public Education Team based on the following five-step plan.

• Identification of the most important local fire, burn and all other risk problems.

• Selection of the biggest risks that can be reduced by public effort.  This

includes the identification and selection of target audiences and high risk

groups.

• Program development designed to fit the audience and meet attainable

objectives.

• Implementation of the education program according to plan with the flexibility

to meet the changing needs of the community.

• Program evaluation for the purpose of continuous improvement. 

The public education effort is geared to all risk hazards in order to promote a safer community.  

» Public Education Workshops Online  

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is now developing online workshops designed to provide basic fire prevention and life safety information through the Internet.

» SPOFR Free Smoke Detector Program

Click on the link above to learn about the benefits of smoke alarms If you are a resident of Pend Oreille County you can request a free smoke detector or replacement battery.

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue

325272 Hwy. 2

Newport, WA 99156

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