In Memoriam
Honoring Those Who Gave Everything
At Spokane County Fire District 9, remembrance is woven into the fabric of our service. The Memorial Garden stands as a place of reverence and reflection—a tribute to the firefighters and public servants who dedicated their lives to protecting this community.
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Etched into stone are the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those whose service left a lasting legacy. This space is more than a monument—it is a solemn reminder that behind every badge is a life of courage, commitment, and selflessness.
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We honor their memory, carry their stories forward, and remain steadfast in our duty to serve in their name.
Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody S. Traber
Among those remembered is Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Scott Traber, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 26, 2021, while responding to a reported brush fire. Traber, 41, climbed onto the Wandermere Bridge to get a better vantage point of the brush fire before tragically falling to his death. Fire Lieutenant Traber was an 18-year veteran of SCFD9 and Local 2916. He is survived by his wife, Allisyn, and their four children.
In Remembrace
Cody S. Traber, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Spokane County Fire District #9
Hired: xx/xx/2003
LODD: 08/26/2021
Fire Chief Lyndon P. Schutz
Lyndon P. Schutz
Country Homes Fire Department
Hired:
LODD:
Memorial Garden
The Memorial Garden stands as an enduring tribute to the legacy, courage, and selfless service of those who have dedicated their lives to this community.
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