Pend Oreille County Burning Controls In Effect
The Sheriff's Office released the following news release: PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns (Debris Burns) in Pend Oreille County [...]
Bead Lake Brush Fire
SPOFR responded to a brush fire on an inaccessible finger of Bead Lake. With fire conditions becoming increasingly dangerous, SPOFR had to utilize local watercraft to transport personnel and water to the incident. We want [...]
Eighteen New Firefighters Graduate from Regional Academy
South Pend Oreille Fire District Chief Shane Stocking announced the graduation of 18 firefighters from the recent Fire Academy Ceremony held at Newport High School. The Fire Academy was attended by four local Fire Departments: [...]
Deane Neusbaum Retires from Calls, But Never from Caring
Deane Neusbaum was honored at this week's South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue breakfast as he retired from SPOFR after 11 Years as a volunteer EMT and Firefighter. He will stay involved as the SPOFR [...]
Pancake Feed 2025
Breakfast with SPOFR Auxiliary Saturday, April 12, 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 [...]
Coffee with the Chief
Join SPOFR Chief Stocking for coffee this Saturday, March 15th, in Newport at My Sidewalk Cafe. Stop by from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM to chat with him about the EMS District or any Fire [...]