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 [...]
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns (Debris Burns) in South/Mid Pend Oreille County are prohibited effective at 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2026. Burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds. There are currently no burning restrictions [...]
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will announce outdoor burning restrictions effective May 29 at 0001 hours. No rule burning will be allowed in the Methow, Valley, Highlands, Foothills, and Upper Basin FDRAs on DNR jurisdiction lands. Campfires will only be allowed in approved designated campgrounds. Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at [...]
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the fire danger in Pend Oreille County's Foothill region increased to “Moderate”. Effective 5/22/26 at 0001 hours: 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, are allowed for forest debris [...]
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue wishes to thank the community and donors for their support of our SPOFR breakfast.
Breakfast with SPOFR Auxiliary Saturday, April 11, 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 Proceeds benefit South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Volunteers. A shuttle is available between the fire hall and parking [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
