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Another objective is to address the increasing number of “falls” calls SVFD responds to.

“Our number one 9-1-1 call for the past three years has been for falling,” said Community Risk Reduction Specialist, Caroline Kusher. “Older adult falls are preventable and there are several strategies to help reduce the risks associated with falls, one of which is to modify the home environment.”

ADA grab bars are a way to reduce falls in our community. These grab bars can be installed in the homes of disabled residents as well as older adults living within the SVFD Fire District. At-risk residents will be identified during 9-1-1 calls, referrals through C.A.R.E.S. (Fire Community Assistance Response Team), and residents who register via phone or online at spokanevalleyfire.com. Grab bars will be installed by Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP), who currently provide over 30 community programs, including housing improvements.

Residents can register for an Enhanced Home Fire Safety visit appointment via phone or online registration.

Media Release June 14, 2023

The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) proudly unveiled Engine 5, the newest addition to our fleet, in a traditional push in ceremony at Station 5, 15510 E. Marietta Ave on June 15th.

Engine 5 joined our Water Rescue Team at our recently renovated Station 5, serving citizens and businesses in the Sullivan neighborhood and industrial area.

The new Engine 5 will replace the previous Engine 5 (a workhorse of our fleet for 16 years), a 2007 Seagraves that had close to 164,000 miles on it.

The new addition helps SVFD better respond to the growing number of incidents while increasing safety in our community.

SVFD is committed to placing the right resources in the areas they’re needed most.

The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 142,000+ over 75-square miles, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas. In 2021, our cross-trained Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics responded to more than 23,235 emergency calls.

Established in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and by SVFD’s Class 2 fire insurance rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau

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