Our next SPOFR career Lieutenant to introduce is Lt. Jeff Littlefield! Lt. Littlefield is a certified EMT and a respected training expert throughout the region. He brings more than two decades of experience serving in Idaho and Washington and has already made a positive impact by motivating our crews. He has also used his training connections [...]
Our first career Lieutenant/Paramedic to introduce is Marie Balak! Lt./Paramedic Marie Goltara Balak recently relocated to the area with her husband following his decorated career as a Navy aviator. A proud mother of a young son, Marie is excited to bring her incredibly diverse skill set to South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue. Marie has worked [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue is proud to welcome our newest Lieutenants following the successful completion of Lieutenant Orientation Week 2026. Please join us in welcoming Lieutenant Marie Balak, Lieutenant Jeff Littlefield, and Lieutenant Steven Bailey to their new leadership roles within the organization. They join Lieutenant Jeff Borrero, who was promoted last year and [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue is recruiting to fill the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic and Lieutenant/Captain. All positions are on a 48/96 work schedule with built in overtime. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -High school graduate or GED required. -Must possess or have the ability to gain WA state and Pend Oreille County EMT or Paramedic certification -Must possess [...]
