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 [...]
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 [...]
Chief Martin attended this morning's Riverside High School Oregon Fire update meeting. This picture shows those in attendance. Major takeaways: People are flying drones in the fire area causing concern for fire-fighting aircraft. If drones are flying we cannot fly. Reports of people target practicing in the burnt-out fire areas causing firefighters to leave the area. [...]
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
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 [...]
Effective 10/26/2022 at 12:01 AM: If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter (4 feet in diameter in Spokane County), are allowed for forest debris from property that is not improved. Campfires are allowed, however campfires are not allowed on [...]
Effective 9/23/2022 at 12:01 AM: All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only. Contact the county for information on recreation burning on improved property. Contact the Department of Ecology to check if an air-quality ban is in place for your area.
ADVISORY Burn Ban Update for Pend Oreille County: The Fire Danger in Southern Pend Oreille County is “Very High” and in Northern Pend Oreille County is “High.” All debris burning remains prohibited in Pend Oreille County. This includes rule (debris) burning and permit burning. Effective 12:01 am Friday, August 12th, all campfires & recreational fires are [...]
ADVISORY: UPDATED PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS Effective Friday, July 22, 2022, at 12:01 am: Debris disposal fires & written burn permit burning are not allowed in ALL of Pend Oreille County. The Fire Danger in Southern Pend Oreille County has changed to “High” and in Northern Pend Oreille County to “Moderate.” PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING [...]
