Levy Lid Lift Election Results
Chief Brad Martin wishes to thank the many SPOFR Volunteers and Staff and the public for their support in the current Levy Lid Lift Election. Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR
Brush Fire on Spring Valley Road – July 27, 2023
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 [...]
PRESS RELEASE – Former Fire Chief Bruce Coleman’s Obituary
Bruce E Coleman accepted the position of fire chief for district #7 in 1998. He entered the fire service with no previous experience but soon became everyone’s friend with his eagerness to help when asked. Chief Coleman continued with his normal job driving truck and manage a small fire department on the side. In 2010 he [...]
PRESS RELEASE – SPOFR July – Call Update
South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to thank the public for attending our Community Meetings to discuss the reasons for a Levy Lid lift on the August 1 Ballot Chief Martin wants to remind the public that Pend Oreille Paramedics (POEMS) has announced their closure on December 31 of this year. POEMS is the [...]
Have a Happy and Safe July 4th Holiday
Chief Brad Martin wishes his staff and volunteers and the public a Happy and Safe July 4th holiday. And for the SPOFR Team working this holiday weekend, a Big Thank You for your serving with pride during this Holiday weekend.
Levy Lid Lift on August Ballot – Listing of Public Meetings
South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to thank the over 100 people who attended the community meetings last weekend. He is anxious to answer your questions on the Levy Lid Lift on the August 1 ballot at the following dates and times. COMMUNITY MEETINGS 10 am – 2 pm June 17 at Station 33 [...]
Levy Lid Lift on August Ballot – Listing of Public Meetings
South Pend Oreille Fire Chief, Brad Martin, wants to invite the public to Community Meetings to discuss the reasons for a Levy Lid lift on the August 1 Ballot, review any current information, and answer any questions. He wants the public to be aware of the following information: Your elected Board of Fire Commissioners have determined [...]
National Volunteer Week
Chief Brad Martin wishes to celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 16-22. Martin wants to thank all volunteers with South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue for their dedication and hard work as SPOFR continues to grow. “We currently encompass 240 miles with close to 1,000 calls last year,” said Martin. “We could not do it without [...]
PRESS RELEASE April 10, 2023 – Levy Lid Lift
Chief Brad Martin and the Fire Commissioners of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue are asking voters to consider increasing our regular fire levy rate previously voted on from $1.00 to $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This is called a Levy Lid Lift. The current fire levy rate has fallen to $.75 per $1,000 [...]
Pancake Feed – Thank You!
Chief Brad Martin and Station Chief Randy Miller wish to thank those attending the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 8th. A special "Thank You" to the SPOFR volunteers who helped with the pancake feed! Rick O'Brien Public Information Officer SPOFR