SPOFR Responds to a Two-story Structure Fire on Le Clerc Rd South
SPOFR responded yesterday to a two-story structure fire at 7453 Le Clerc Rd South. Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank Fire District 4 for their help in fighting this fire.
Thank You Veterans for Your Service
Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank all Veterans for their service. He is very proud and supports the SPOFR Volunteers who are also Veterans for serving Pend Oreille County with pride.
Chief Martin Attends the City of Newport Q&A Meeting
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Chief Martin attended the City of Newport Q&A meeting on Monday, Oct. 30th. Martin spoke up in favor of the Newport Levy. He recently posted a support letter in The Miner. At the meeting Martin said, “We are currently looking at hiring three Paramedics to support EMS calls with POEMS [...]
Newport Levy Question and Answer Meeting
SPOFR Fire Chief Brad Martin will attend the Newport Levy Question and Answer Meeting on Monday, October 30th at 10 AM. The meeting will be at City Hall at S 200 Washington Street. Chief Martin wrote a letter to the Miner expressing his views as attached below. This letter was published in The Miner this week [...]
Chief Martin’s Letter to the Editor
To the editor of the Miner The intent of this letter is to support the Newport Fire Levy. The passing of the levy is vital to the sustainability of both Fire and EMS services in the City of Newport. Not only do the citizens of Newport deserve a proactive Fire Department for response, public education and [...]
Recent Promotions
(Left) Coral McLain, EMS Captain, and (Right) Jacob Hogue, Operations Captain. Coral, who is a Paramedic has worked for both SPOFR and the Kalispel Tribal Fire Department as a Paramedic and will oversee all SPOFR EMS operations including training and scheduling. Jacob was formerly a SPOFR Training Lieutenant. He now oversees anything fire related. This includes [...]
Structure Fire in Newport on September 30
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on September 30th for a structure fire in Newport to assist Fire District 4 and West Pend Oreille Fire. SPOFR Fire Chief Brad Martin said, “We were able to save the house and there were no injuries from this chimney fire. Also, I want to remind [...]
Introducing Our New Website
After months of work and collaboration with SPOFR's management team, we are bringing you a whole new website. Designed with a user-friendly interface, our website aims to provide easy access to vital information, updates, and resources. Whether you are looking for safety tips, upcoming district events, or emergency contact details, our digital platform is meticulously crafted [...]
Riverside High School’s Oregon Fire Update Meeting – August 23, 2023
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. [...]
GoFundMe Fundraiser for Klint, One of Our Active Firefighters
Klint is one of our active firefighters. They lost their home along with all of their belongings, and vehicles, from the fire that spread rapidly. He is currently away fighting a wildfire in Oregon. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR