Commissioners Meeting
2023-11-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
This meeting is a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Commissioners meetings are open to the public.

Special Set Commissioners Meeting
2023-11-21 09:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
This is a Special Set meeting to approve the budget. It is an open public meeting for comments on the budget.

Public Meeting
2023-12-19 18:00 | Station 32 – Sacheen Lake, 6131 WA-211, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
From: Commissioner Chairman Galen Hansen
Location: SPOFR Fire Station 32, Sacheen Lake, 6131 Highway 211, Newport, WA.
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Time: 6 PM
Agenda: A time to recognize Chief Martin and discuss the opportunities with SPOFR moving forward

Commissioners Meeting
2023-12-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
This meeting is a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Commissioners’ meetings are open to the public.

Public Education Event – Wild Fire Prevention
2024-02-08 18:00 | Station 34 – Fertile Valley, Fertile Valley Road and Jermain Road, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is excited to announce a vital public education event focused on wildfire protection strategies. We are honored to host Forest Ownby, an expert from the Department of Natural Resources, who will provide invaluable insights and answer your questions on how to effectively safeguard your property against wildfires.
Mark your calendars for this essential session on February 8th, starting at 6 PM. The event will take place at Station 34, located at the intersection of Jermain and Fertile Valley Roads. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and take proactive steps to protect your community. Join us in our commitment to a safer, fire-resilient future!

Special Meeting - Commissioner Webinar Training
2024-03-02 09:00 - 16:00 | WA
The Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Station 41, 315 E. Crawford, Deer Park, Washington, for the purpose of attending the WFCA Spring virtual webinar.

Annual Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast
2024-04-13 07:00 - 11:00 | Station 34 – Fertile Valley, Fertile Valley Road and Jermain Road, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Breakfast with SPOFR Auxiliary
Saturday, April 13, 7-11 a.m.
Station 34 at Jermain and Fertile Valley
Join us for Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Bacon, Sausage, Coffee, Tea, Juice and Milk.
$7.00 per person per adult
Proceeds benefit South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Volunteers.
A shuttle is available between the fire hall and parking lot!

Open House / BBQ at Station 61 (Furport)
2024-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Station 61 – Furport, 7572 LeClerc Road, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
We are excited to invite you to an Open House BBQ at Station 61 on June 1st, from 11am to 2pm. This event aims to engage with our community. We will be offering free hotdogs, chips, and water to the public while supplies last, encouraging everyone to stop by and explore the station.
There will be a table set up with swag bags containing an SPOFR pen and various informational materials on burn safety, Firewise, LifeFlight, Nixle alerts, and volunteer applications. Additionally, reflective address signs will be available for a $25 donation, again while supplies last. We will also have a few fun items for the kids!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2024-06-07 09:30 | WA
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting at 9:30 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Spokane County Fire District 4, Station 46, 3818 E Deer Park Milan Rd, Chattaroy, Washington.
Special Meeting Agenda:
1. Executive Session – Personnel
2. Strategic Planning
This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman

Multi-Agency Controlled Live Fire Training
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | 200 N. Scott Avenue, Newport, WA, 200 N. Scott Avenue, Newport, 99156, United States
On Saturday June 15th at approximately 10:00 a.m. South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue will conduct a controlled live fire burn training exercise at 200 N. Scott Avenue in cooperation with Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS).
Scott Avenue between Spruce Street and 1st Street will be closed to through traffic. Additionally, Pine Street will be closed between North Scott Avenue and North Warren Avenue. The public is asked to avoid the area unless they are seeking medical services at the hospital. Patients accessing the emergency room should enter along North Cass Avenue through the upper parking lot. Newport Health Center will be open for regular Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Residents in the area can expect potential heavy smoke from the burn. The Ponderosa Room inside NHHS’s Annex Building (entrance located on the corner of Spruce and Scott) will be open for anyone who would like to avoid the smoke.
Please go to the press release to get more information.

Commissioners Meeting
2024-06-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
This meeting is a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Commissioners’ meetings are open to the public.
View the agenda online.

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2024-07-22 12:30 | WA
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting at 12:30 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Spokane County Fire District 4, Station 46, 3818 E Deer Park Milan Rd, Chattaroy, Washington.
Special Meeting Agenda:
Executive Session – Personnel
This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman

National Night Out
2024-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | 301 W 2nd Street, Newport, 301 W 2nd Street, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Bring the family down to National Night Out on Tuesday the 6th from 5:00 – 8:00! There will be free hot dogs, popsicles, water, and various swag from the participating agencies. We will also have a coloring contest with a coloring station set up. This will also be a fun opportunity for the kids and community to check out emergency equipment used in our City/County and meet several of our first responders.
Confirmed participants are as follows:

Newport Police Department
Pend Oreille County Sheriff
Search & Rescue
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Kalispel Tribe of Indians
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Forest Service
South Pend Oreille Fire Rescue
Pend Oreille Fire District 2
Newport Hospital & Health Services
Life Flight Network
Newport Public Works
Pend Oreille PUD
Rural Resources.

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2024-09-18 10:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Station 31, the Diamond Lake station.
Special Meeting Agenda:

Budget Preparation

This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2024-10-07 10:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Station 31, the Diamond Lake station.
Special Meeting Agenda:

Budget Preparation

This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2024-11-14 14:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
The Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Station 31, the Diamond Lake station.
Special Meeting Agenda:

Work Session
Executive Session – Personnel

This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman

Commissioners Meeting & 2025 Budget Hearing
2024-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue will hold their annual budget hearing for the 2025 budget year on November 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at Station 31 (Diamond Lake), 325272 Highway 2, Newport, Washington. The public is invited to give comments.
This meeting is also a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Commissioners meetings are open to the public.

Special Meeting - Commissioners
2025-01-27 17:00 | Station 31 – Diamond Lake, 325272 U.S. Route 2, Newport, WA, 99156, United States
Board of Fire Commissioners
Notice of Special Meeting
This notice is posted to inform all members of the public and the District that the Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on:
Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
at
Station 31 (Diamond Lake)
325272 U.S. Hwy 2, Newport, Washington
Special Meeting Agenda:
Executive Session – Personnel
This notice is provided pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Galen Hansen, Chairman
