South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue was busy over the weekend of the 4th. We responded to brush fires, structure fires, traffic accidents, and medical calls. A major incident in the afternoon on the 4th resulted in three severely injured patients which were initially transported by ground, two later flown out by LifeFlight. A separate incident [...]
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 [...]
SPOFR is offering an accelerated process for firefighter/paramedics, NO IFSAC cert needed! Come start your FF/PM career with our family. Candidates can test on their schedule beginning the week of March 23rd, for an expedited process (background and physical) and accelerated start date. Based on previous fire or volunteer experience, SPOFR will train! Testing includes only [...]
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 [...]
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our recent recruitment announcement for the Administrative Assistant position. We appreciate the interest shown in serving our organization and our community. We are currently reviewing all submitted applications. Our goal is to conduct a thorough and fair evaluation process, and we appreciate your patience as [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue is recruiting to fill the position of Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Primary responsibilities include providing effective and efficient administrative support. The successful candidate will be expected to work well with team members, partner agencies, and the public. Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Fire Chief Wages: $20.00 per hour Work Schedule: Part-time flexible [...]
Fire Chief Shane Stocking and the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Commissioners are proud to award Full- Time Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Wahlman with the Lifesaving Medal for Valor. FF/PM Wahlman is the first recipient of this award in SPOFR’s young history. FF/PM Wahlman was formally recognized at the regularly scheduled SPOFR Commissioner meeting on Thursday, January [...]
Newport Food Bank Partners with South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue and Local Banks to Help to Restock Shelves this Month. Newport, WA - The Newport Food Bank is once again partnering with South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue and two local Newport banks asking for the community’s support to help collect food donations for local [...]
