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Evacuation Community Meetings Tuesday, August 11th at 6pm Location: Lakeside High School in Suncrest. 5909 WA-291, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 Wednesday, August 12th at 6pm Location: Mead High School 302 W Hastings Rd, Spokane, WA 99218 Financial Assistance Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant Learn More & Apply Households whose primary residence was destroyed in the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, or Fairview fires may qualify for $10,000 in direct financial assistance, whether you own or rent your home. The fund was established by Walt Worthy in memory of his wife Karen and is administered by the Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group. Applications close October 18, 2026 Aug 7 2026 Safety Advisory: Post-Fire Hazards Download PDF Safety guidance for residents, business owners, and contractors returning to fire-damaged properties. Public Health + Safety Advisories What You Need to Know About EPA Hazmat Removal Hazmat Removal Info Learn how the EPA emergency response program works, next steps for your property, and find answers to frequently asked questions. Aug 7 2026 Safety Advisory: Post-Fire Hazards Download PDF Safety guidance for residents, business owners, and contractors returning to fire-damaged properties. Protective Equipment for Returning Homeowners Pick up protective equipement kits at any of these fire stations Station 92 3801 E. Farwell Rd. Mead, WA Station 93 3028 W. Strong Rd. Spokane, WA on Five Mile Station 95 9915 W. Charles Rd. Nine Mile Falls, WA Evacuation Zone Map For the most up-to-date evacuation info, visit the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications evacuation map. Current Air Quality Index For the most up-to-date air quality information, visit Spokane Clean Air. Evacuation Services Red Cross at the Spokane Convention Center Address: 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Hours: 24 hour availability Details: Free parking in the garage. Pets welcome. HEART Animal Evacuation Address: Spokane County Fairgrounds 404 N. Havana St. Hours: 24 hour availability Details: Open to livestock and larger animals, RV space and trailer parking available. Self-care Support YMCA of the Inland Northwest For showers and other temporary respite needs. Personal identification will be required for access. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locations North Address: 10727 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218 South Address: 2921 E 57th, Spokane, WA 99223 Valley Address: 2421 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Central Address: 930 N Monroe, Spokane, WA 99201 Food Donations & Supplies Mead Food Bank Phone: (509) 466-7068 Partners Inland Northwest Collecting and distributing donations of food, clothing, diapers, and hygine items. Address: 10814 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Spokane Humane Society Collecting and distributing donations of pet supplies Address: 6607 N Havana St. Spokanimal Collecting donations of pet supplies (food, blankets, towels) Address: 715 N. Crestlilne St. Global Neighborhood Thrift Accepting clothing donations at: Thrift Store 905 E. Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 St. Mark's Church 316 E. 24th Ave Waste to Energy 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. North Transfer Station 905 E. Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 Valley Transfer Station 3941 N. Sullivan Rd contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? 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We take great pride and honor in serving the residents of Spokane County Fire District 9, and we strive to do so with the utmost skill, professionalism and compassion. Our dedication runs deep in keeping you and your loved ones, your property and the environment safe from fire and other hazards through prevention, education, preparedness and emergency response. Learn how we’re evolving to serve you even better as we enter the next chapter of SCFD9. Learn More SCFD9 Incident Volume Fire Safety Tips to protect your home and family. SAFETY TIPS Can I Burn? Check if burn restrictions are in effect. Burn Status Help Us Find You Properly displaying your address could save your life. Address Post Info SCFD9 Service & Impact Firefighters & Paramedics Our organization of firefighters and paramedics possess the highest level of training and expertise to handle any emergency situation. Located north of the City of Spokane, we are comprised of nine fire stations and 106 personnel—70 career and 36 volunteer—within a suburban area of 125 square miles and a population of over 50,000. About SCFD9 Community Impact We are deeply involved in the community, providing education, training, and support to enhance public safety. We also seek to provide cost effective emergency services to District property owners and residents, and do this through our combination of career and volunteer staffing and our WSRB rating. Classes & Events Rapid Response Within this service area is a wide range of land uses, including, but not limited to, residences, schools, rural forested lands, railways, industrial properties and dams. With strategically located fire stations and a dedicated crew, we ensure rapid response to any emergency call. Station Info Join Us A career in service. A lifetime of purpose. 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Learn about Spokane County Fire District 9’s technical teams, including the Fire Investigation Task Force, Urban Search & Rescue, and Technical Rescue Team. Technical Teams Fire Investigation Task Force Purpose The goal of the Fire Investigation Task Force (FITF) is to ensure that the necessary number of fire investigators examine and document the origin and cause of every fire to which SCFD-9 responds (in accordance with RCW 48.48.060). Protocal FITF responds when called by normal dispatch procedure or when requested by the Incident Commander. Training Location & Time FITF trains monthly on the Monday following the third Wednesday at the SCFD-9 Administration Building from 7:0 Urban Search & Rescue Natural disasters and incidents, steep terrain and difficult access, construction and industrial accidents and acts of terrorism requiring advanced rescue capability are just some of the diverse risk potentials addressed by the Region 9 Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Type 2 Task Force (R9-TF-1). The R9-TF-1, in accordance with the Spokane County Fire Mutual aid agreement covers a five-county area in Northeastern Washington, which includes Spokane County as its hub and primary population center and provides supplemental support for the Technical Rescue Teams of all Spokane County fire service agencies. This support includes equipment, structural collapse rescue training, incident management and logistics in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. The R9-TF-1 is made up of interagency members, who are trained and equipped to meet the National Fire Protection Association 1006 and 1671 Standards. If adequate members are available. a two -team concept of operations will allow for 24-hour staffing or response to two separate incidents. Level of Service The R9-TF-1 is capable of providing the following services: FITF responds when called by normal dispatch procedure or when requested by the Incident Commander. Rope Rescue Structural Collapse Confined Space Machinery/Vehicle Entrapment Trench Collapse Water/Ice Rescue Incident Management & Support The R9-TF-1 will develop the operational organization structure necessary to support a safe effective operation. The Spokane County MIST will provide incident management, planning and logistical support for R9-TF-1 when deployed in Task Force configuration. Technical Rescue Team When a member of our community needs to be rescued from a trench collapse, a confined space, a building collapse or rescues that involve specialized rope or water skills, our Technical Rescue Team (TRT) responds. Our Fire District 9 Technical Rescue Team provides highly trained personnel and equipment to safely work in hazardous environments. contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Spokane County Fire District 9 is seeking For and Against committee members for the Nov. 2026 bond ballot measure. Letters of interest due July 31. Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Can I Burn? Levy Bond Contact Menu Close SCFD9 Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Menu Close Incidents Can I Burn? Contact Search Bond Spokane County Fire District 9 is seeking "For” and “Against” Committee Members for the November 2026 bond ballot measure. Seeking “For” Committee Members and “Against” Committee Members (RCW 29A.32.280) At the regular Board Meeting of Spokane County Fire District 9 (“Agency”), the Agency Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution to place a bond on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. Spokane County Fire District 9 is now seeking “For” Committee Members and “Against” Committee Members relating to the aforementioned measure. The committees are set to be formally appointed as delegated by the Fire Chief pursuant to the Agency Resolution referenced above. Each committee shall have not more than three members. Those who reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Agency shall be given preference to serve on the committee, pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 (2). Those submitting letters of interest should disclose their physical address for purposes of establishing whether they reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Agency. Persons who wish to join a committee will be selected based upon the order in which they submit a letter of interest, subject to the preference for Agency residents, referenced above. If interested in serving on a committee, please contact Fire Chief Matthew Vinci as noted below, no later than 4:00pm July 31 , 2026. This notice has been posted on the Agency’s website for a period of not less than seven calendar days. Contact person to submit letters of interest: Fire Chief Matthew Vinci Spokane County Fire Protection District 9 3801 East Farwell Mead, WA 99021 admin@scfd9.org 509-466-4602 Ride-Along Request Form & Waiver of Liability contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Honoring the firefighters of Spokane County Fire District 9 who gave their lives in service, preserving their legacy, sacrifice, and dedication to our community. Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Menu Close SCFD9 Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Can I Burn? Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Evacuation Resources Incidents Can I Burn? Search Levy Bond Contact 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. 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. 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. contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Fire prevention resources for Spokane County residents, including defensible space steps, the Wildfire Action Plan, WSRB ratings, address post information, and risk reduction tips. Fire Prevention WSRB Rating Risk Reduction Tips Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Menu Close WSRB Rating What It Means For You Spokane County Fire District 9 WSRB (Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau) rating helps homeowners and businesses potentially lower their property insurance premiums. This rating reflects the districts ability to deliver reliable fire protection services, including staffing, training, water supply, and emergency communications. WSRB ratings are used by insurance companies across Washington to assess risk and determine pricing. A higher rating means stronger protection for your home, property, and family. Learn More About wsrb Learn more about WSRB and public protection ratings Risk Reduction Tips Smoke Alarms A working smoke alarm can double your chance of survival Test your alarm monthly, keep it free of dust, and replace the batteries at least once a year. Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years or according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Escape Plans Practice a home escape plan from every room Remind everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from smoke and never open a door that feels hot. Choose a safe meeting place outside where everyone can gather after escaping the home. Recreational Fires What to know about legal outdoor burning in Washington Recreational fires are outdoor burning of charcoal or firewood (not debris or rubbish) where the fuel is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit. Recreational fires are for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. Fires used for debris or rubbish disposal are not considered recreational fires and are illegal. Learn More Address Post Info Finding you in an emergency is imperative! Properly displaying your address is an essential tool the fire personnel and paramedics use to identify and locate your residence. Finding you quickly when seconds count could SAVE YOUR LIFE! Spokane County Ordinance requires owners and residents to conspicuously display their house number clearly on the residence, at the driveway to the residence, or both if they are more than 100 feet apart (see County Ordinance 3.14.050 - Display of Address). Spokane County Fire District 9 (SCFD9) offers address posts to its citizens residing in rural areas who need assistance with identifying their property residence. Address posts are designed to be seen in both directions day or night and intended for first responders to locate your residence in an emergency quickly. Address posts will be limited to specific properties in areas that SCFD9’s Prevention Division has identified as at risk. Homeowners and residents may request an address post. The Prevention Division will evaluate each request. If approved, address numbers will be submitted, and installation will be based on personnel availability (typically around two months). Address post request form Wildfire Preparedness Staying safe during wildfire season starts with being informed and prepared. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide for creating an effective defensible space around your home, along with an outline of the Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan. You can also download both resources here: Creating an Effective Defensible Space Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan Creating an Effective Defensible Space A Step-By-Step Guide STEP 1 How Big Is an Effective Defensible Space? Find the Recommended Distance for Your Home 1. Find the percent slope which best describes your property. 2. Find the type of vegetation which best describes the wildland plants growing on or near your property. 3. Locate the number in feet corresponding to your slope and vegetation. This is your recommended defensible space distance. The size of the defensible are is usually expressed as a distance extended outward from the sides of the house. This distance varies by the type of wildland vegetation growing near the house and the steepness of the terrain. On the "Recommended Defensible Space Distance" chart, find the vegetation type and percentage slope (see "Homeowner Guide to Calculating Precent Slope") which best describes the area where your house is located. Then find the recommended defensible space distance for your situation. If the recommended distance goes beyond your boundaries, contact the adjacent property owner and work cooperatively on creating a defensible space. The effectiveness of defensible space increases when multiple property owners work together. The local assessor's office can provide assistance if the owners of adjacent properties are unknown. Do not work on someone else's property without their permission. Temporarily mark the recommended distance with flagging or strips of cloth tied to shrubs, trees, or stakes around your home. This will be your defensible space area. STEP 2 Is There Any Dead Vegetation Within the Recommended Defensible Space Area? Dead vegetation includes dead trees and shrubs, dead branches lying on the ground or still attached to living plants, dried grass, flowers and weeds, dropped leaves and needles, and firewood stacks. In. most instances, dead vegetation should be removed from the recommended defensible space area. Types of Dead Vegetation and Recommended Practice Standing Dead Tree Remove all standing dead trees from within the defensible space ares. Down Dead Tree Remove all down dead trees within the defensible space area if they have recently fallen and ar enot yet embedded into the ground. Downed trees that are embedded into soil and which cannot be removed without soil disturbance should be left in place. Remove all exposed branches from an embedded downed tree. Dead Shrubs Remove all dead shrubs from within the defensible space area. Dried Grasses and Wildflowers Once grasses and wildflowers have dried out or "cured," cut down and remove from the defensible space area. Dead Needles, Leaves, Branches, and Cones (on the ground) Reduce thick layers of pine needles to two inches. Do not remove all needles. Take care not to disturb the "duff" layer (dark area at the ground surface where needles are decomposing) if present. Remove dead leaves, twigs, cones, and branches. Dead Needles, Leaves, Branches, and Twigs (other than on the ground) Remove all dead leaves, branches, twigs, and needles still attached to living trees and shrubs to height of 15 feet above ground. Remove all debris that accumulates on the roof and in rain gutters on a routine basis (at least once annually). Firewood and Other Combustible Debris Locate firewood and other combustible debris (wood scraps, grass clippings, leaf piles, etc.) at least 30 feet uphill from the house. STEP 3 Is There a Continuous Dense Cover of Shrubs or Trees Present Within the Recommended Defensible Space Area? Sometimes wildland plants can occur as an uninterrupted layer of vegetation as opposed to being patchy or widely spaced individual plants. The more continuous and dense the vegetation, the greater the wildfire threat. If this situation is present within your defensible space area, you should "break-it-up" by providing a separation between plants or small groups of plants. No only are steep slopes often considered high wildfire areas, they are also highly erodible. When removing shrubs and trees from steep slopes, keep soil disturbance to a minimum. Also, it may be necessary to replace flammable vegetation with other plant materials to prevent excessive soil erosion. Recommended Separation Distances for Shrubs and Small Conifers For areas with dense brush and small conifer tress, the recommended separation distance is defendant upon shrub height and steepness of slope. Specific recommendations are presented to the left. Note: Separation distances are measured between canopies (outermost branches) and not between trunks. For example, if your home is located on a 10% slope and the brush is four feet tall, the separation distance would be two times the shrub height or eight feet. The recommended separation distance can be accomplished by removing plants or through pruning that reduces the diameter or height of shrubs (shorter height means less separation is needed). Removal works best for sagebrush. For shrubs which readily resprout, pruning to replace height may be the best approach. STEP 4 Are There Ladder Fuels Present Within the Recommended Defensible Area? Vegetation is often present at varying heights, similar to the rungs of a ladder. Under these conditions, flames from fuels burning at ground level, such as a thick layer of pine needles, can be carried to shrubs which can ignite still higher fuels like tree branches. Vegetation that allows a fire to move from lower growing plants to taller ones is referred to as "ladder fuel." The ladder fuel problem can be corrected by providing a separation between the vegetation layers. Within the defensible space area, a vertical separation of three times the height of the lower fuel layer is recommended. For example, if a shrub growing adjacent to a large pine tree is three feet tall, the recommended separation distance would be nine feet. This could be accomplished by removing the lower tree branches, reducing the height of the shrub, or both. The shrub could also be removed. STEP 5 Is There an Area at Least 30 Feet Wide Surrounding Your House That Is "Lean, Clean, and Green"? The area immediately adjacent to your house is particularly important in terms of an effective defensible space. It is also the area that is usually landscaped. Within an area extending at least 30 feet from the house, the vegetation should be kept.. Lean - small amounts of flammable vegetation Clean - no accumulation of dead vegetation or other flammable debris Green - plants are healthy and green during the fire season The "Lean, Clean, and Green Zone Checklist" will help you evaluate the area immediately adjacent to your house. STEP 6 Is the Vegetation Within the Recommended Defensible Space Area Maintained on a Regular Basis? Keeping your defensible space effective is a continual process. At least annually, review these defensible space steps and take action accordingly. An effective defensible space can be quickly diminished throught neglect. The lean, clean, and green checklist Emphasize the use of low growing herbaceous (non-woody) plants that are kept green during the fire season through irrigation if necessary. Herbaceous plants include lawn, clover, a variety of ground covers, bedding plants, bulbs, perennial floweres, and conservation grasses. Emphasize use of mulches, rock, and non-combustible hard surfaces (concrete sidewalks, brick patios, and asphalt driveways). Deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs are acceptable if they are kept green and free of dead plant material, ladder fuels are removed, and individual plants or groups of plants are arranged so that adjacent wildland vegetation cannot convey a fire through them to the structure. Shorter deciduous shrubs are preferred. Minimize the use of ornamental coniferous shrubs and trees (such as juniper, arborvitae, and mugo pine) and tall exotic grasses (such as pampas grass). Where permitted, most wildland shrubs and trees should be removed from this zone and replaced with more desirable alternatives (see first box). Individual specimens or small groups of wildland shrubs and trees can be retained so long as they are kept healthy and free of dead wood, are pruned to reduce the amount of fuel and height, and ladder fuels are removed. For some areas substantial removal of wildland vegetation may not be allowed. In these instances, wildland vegetation should conform to the recommendations presented in steps 2 through 4. Please become familiar with local requirements before removal of wildland vegetation. Tree limbs within 15 feet of a chimney, encroaching on powerlines, or touching the house should be removed. Ready, Set, Go! Your personal wildfire action plan Take a look inside the Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan, and download here to create your own plan for wildfire readiness. Builder & Developer Information Private Fire Hydrant Test Report form click here . Fire Hydrant Acceptance Test Report form click here . For Technical Information on Private Driveways click here. contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Learn how Spokane County Fire District 9 is planning for the future, with strategic priorities focused on service, safety, transparency, and community needs. Strategic Planning View the full Strategic Plan. Spokane County Fire District 9 is proud to announce the adoption of our first-ever Strategic Plan. This plan establishes a clear roadmap for the future, centered on our commitment to achieving zero civilian fire deaths , improving cardiac arrest survival rates , and reducing property loss from fires , while also prioritizing the health, wellness, and professional development of our firefighters, paramedics, and staff. We have also adopted new Mission, Vision, and Values statements that will guide every aspect of our service to the community. As we move forward, we will continuously evaluate our outcomes, measure our progress, and strive to meet and exceed our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic objectives to provide the highest level of service to the residents we proudly serve. This strategic planning effort is about more than the next few years; it's about ensuring District 9 is ready for the challenges and opportunities of the next decade and beyond. Matthew Vinci, Fire Chief From Vision to Action: Planning District 9's Next Chapter Read the full message in House Calls , the District 9 Newsletter Planning Priorities Data-Driven Decision Making Using real-time dispatch data, GIS mapping, and historical response trends to identify service gaps, improve response times, and forecast future emergency demand. Training & Professional Development Strengthening training programs to support technical skills, leadership development, and mental wellness for all firefighters. Facilities & Station Planning Evaluating existing facilities and planning improvements to better support operations, response efficiency, and firefighter health and safety. Firefighter Health, Wellness & Safety Improving station living spaces, alarm alerting systems, and wellness facilities to meet national standards and promote long-term health and injury prevention. Staffing & Deployment Optimization Analyzing call volume trends, response scenarios, and community risk profiles to ensure the right personnel and apparatus are dispatched to every incident. Long-Term Community Readiness Building a forward-looking plan designed to serve the community safely and effectively for the next decade and beyond. Fleet Replacement & Modernization Assessing the condition and lifecycle of emergency vehicles and apparatus to prioritize replacements and ensure reliable, modern frontline equipment. Transparency & Community Engagement Committing to open communication and ongoing updates as the Strategic Plan continues to develop. Transport Service contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Find Spokane County Fire District 9 fire stations, including locations, staffing type, station details, and interactive maps with directions. Station Info Station 91 Fairwood Serving the Fairwood, Gleneden, Midway, Wandermere, Arrowhead Point & Brentwood Communities. Station 91 is home to Tower 91. Station 92 Mead Serving the Camelot, Mead, Peone Prairie, Shady Slope & Stone Horse Communities. Training Center is also located here. Station 92 is home to Engine 92 and Brush 92. Station 93 9 Mile Falls Serving the Little Spokane Natural area, Nine Miles & Seven Mile area. Station 93 is home to Engine 93 , Brush 93 , and Water Tender 93 . Station 94 Orchard Prairie Serving Northwood, Orchard Prairie, Pleasant Prairie & Upriver Communities. Staffed 24/7, augmented by volunteers on call. Station 94 is home to Engine 94 . Station 95 5 Mile serving the Five Mile Community, staffed by volunteers on call. Station 95 is home to Engine 95 . Station 96 Foothills of Mt. Spokane Staffed by volunteers on call, serving the Foothills area. Station 96 is home to Engine 96 and Brush 96 . Station 97 9 Mile Staffed by volunteers on call, serving the Nine Mile, Southbank & Westshore Communities. Station 97 is home to Engine 97 . Station 98 Morgan Acres Morgan Acres Community staffed by volunteers on call. Station 98 is home to Engine 98 . Station 99 Country Homes/Linwood Staffed 24/7, Serving County Homes, Linwood & Whitworth. Station 99 is home to Engine 99 . contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Explore community resources from Spokane County Fire District 9, including upcoming events, monthly Heartsaver CPR classes, and public safety tools like PulsePoint. New SCFD9 Hands-Only CPR Program Spokane County Fire District 9 is proud to announce the launch of our new Hands-Only CPR Program on October 3rd (Demo Day), a community-focused initiative designed to put life-saving skills directly into your hands. This curriculum is taught by the very professionals who serve on the front lines and utilize these life-saving interventions in the field every single day. By equipping more bystanders with the confidence to act, we significantly increase the chances of positive outcomes for patients by ensuring resuscitative measures begin the moment an emergency occurs—often before our crews can arrive on scene. Our hands-only CPR program is designed to be practical and accessible, focusing on the essential techniques needed during a cardiac emergency. Beyond core resuscitation skills, the class provides comprehensive training on how to assist both choking adults and infants. Additionally, we have integrated Stop the Bleed techniques into the curriculum to help you provide critical care during severe hemorrhaging incidents. Please note that while these classes are expert-led, they are not American Heart Association (AHA) credentialed and do not meet specific OSHA requirements. As we shift our focus to this community-based model, Spokane County Fire District 9 will no longer be offering credentialed/carded training classes. Join us in making our community safer—one bystander at a time. Upcoming Classes & Events Calendar PulsePoint Ambulance Service Board Public Documents & Forms Upcoming Classes & Events Multiple Dates Sat, Sep 26 Open House – Station 94 / Station 94 Learn more Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Station 94, 7017 N Jensen Rd, Spokane, WA 99217, USA Stop by Station 94 to meet your local firefighters and take a station tour — free and open to all! Share Sat, Oct 03 Demo Day – Station 92 / Station 92 Learn more Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Station 92, 3801 E Farwell Rd, Mead, WA 99021, USA Watch live firefighting demonstrations and meet your local crew at this free, action-packed community event! Share Classes & Events Calendar August 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Meeting Archives by Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 House Calls SCFD9 Newsletter Recent Editions Summer 2026 View Newletter Winter 2026 View Newletter Fall 2025 View Newletter You can provide vital, life-saving support during the most critical moments Early CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival. PulsePoint Respond is a free mobile app that empowers CPR-trained bystanders to save lives. When someone nearby experiences cardiac arrest in a public place, the app alerts users at the same time as emergency crews—so help can begin immediately. Find the free PulsePoint app in the Apple App Store & Google Play, or visit PulsePoint for all download options. Ambulance Service Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025 Agenda Read More July 14, 2025 Agenda Read More June 30, 2025 Agenda Read More June 11, 2025 Agenda Read More June 4, 2025 Agenda Read More May 14, 2025 Agenda Read More March 12, 2025 Agenda Read More February 12, 2025 Agenda Read More January 24, 2025 Agenda Read More contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9

Access public documents, forms, and Board of Commissioners meeting minutes and agendas for Spokane County Fire District 9. Public Documents & Forms Address Post Request Form Public Meeting Room Request Form & Policy Request for public records form Ambulance Service Billing Information Questions and information about Ambulance Service, Billing, or Coverage Private Fire Hydrant Test Report Form Fire Hydrant Acceptance Test Report Form Technical Information on Private Driveways Ride-Along Form Meeting Archives by Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes & Agendas Recent Meetings August 25, 2026 Minutes Agenda August 19, 2026 Minutes Agenda August 11, 2026 Minutes Agenda August 7, 2026 Minutes Agenda July 28, 2026 Minutes Agenda July 14, 2026 Minutes Agenda June 23, 2026 Minutes Agenda June 22, 2026 Minutes Agenda June 9, 2026 Minutes Agenda May 26, 2026 Minutes Agenda May 12, 2026 Minutes Agenda April 28, 2026 Minutes Agenda April 14, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 24, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 23, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 21, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 20, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 18, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 12, 2026 Minutes Agenda March 10, 2026 Minutes Agenda February 24, 2026 Minutes Agenda February 6, 2026 Minutes Agenda February 10, 2026 Minutes Agenda January 27, 2026 Minutes Agenda January 13, 2026 Minutes Agenda January 8, 2026 Minutes Agenda December 23, 2025 Minutes Agenda December 9, 2025 Minutes Agenda November 25, 2025 Minutes Agenda November 10, 2025 Minutes Agenda October 28, 2025 Minutes Agenda October 14, 2025 Minutes Agenda September 23, 2025 Minutes Agenda September 9, 2025 Minutes Agenda August 26, 2025 Minutes Agenda August 12, 2025 Minutes Agenda July 22, 2025 Minutes Agenda July 8, 2025 Minutes Agenda June 23, 2025 Minutes Agenda June 10, 2025 Minutes Agenda May 27, 2025 Minutes Agenda May 13, 2025 Minutes Agenda April 22, 2025 Minutes Agenda April 8, 2025 Minutes Agenda Ambulance Service Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025 Minutes Agenda July 14, 2025 Minutes Agenda June 30, 2025 Minutes Agenda June 11, 2025 Minutes Agenda June 4, 2025 Minutes Agenda May 14, 2025 Minutes Agenda March 12, 2025 Minutes Agenda February 12, 2025 Minutes Agenda January 24, 2025 Minutes Agenda Meeting Archives by Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9 Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Menu Close SCFD9 Home About District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners District 9 Leadership Board of Commissioners Community Resources Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Events & Classes Newsletter PulsePoint Public Documents & Forms Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Training Apparatus Fire Prevention Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Risk Reduction Address Post Wildfire Preparedness Builder & Developer Info Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Can I Burn? Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Evacuation Resources Incidents Can I Burn? Search Levy Bond Contact

Join Spokane County Fire District 9 as a firefighter or volunteer. Discover rewarding careers, benefits, and opportunities to serve your community. Are You Ready to Find the Hero in You? Now Hiring Part-time Temporary Maintenance Position View details and apply. View Position Details Careers at SCFD9 More than a job. A calling with benefits. When you choose to become a firefighter, you're stepping into a career that is as rewarding as it is essential. Spokane County Fire District 9 offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, and the security of a long-term career. Beyond compensation, you’ll build deep camaraderie through shared purpose and long days with a close-knit crew. currently no openings Do You Have What It Takes to Answer the Call? Do you like challenges, teamwork, leadership, and constantly improving your organization and yourself while saving lives and protecting property? Then maybe you've got the fire to be on our team. No one chooses a career in firefighting because it's easy. It requires commitment and dedication, aptitude, capability, courage, vision, and a willingness to constantly learn, train, and grow. It takes a special kind of person with a special set of skills to be on the team of that kind of organization. If you think you've got the fire in your belly to help our team reach new heights—not only to get the job done, but to get it done exceptionally well—we encourage you to apply today. currently no openings Become a Volunteer Firefighter You love helping your community, and you’ve always dreamed of what it would be like to be a firefighter—but you also have a day job. That’s where our invaluable volunteer firefighters come in, making it possible for our Fire District to get the job done. As a volunteer, you’ll be fully trained in firefighting and rescue techniques, CPR, and the operation of fire apparatus. Our volunteer firefighters work alongside full-time firefighters to extinguish fires and respond to emergency medical and rescue calls. contact admin to learn more Direct Contact Info: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG | (509) 466-4602 contact Administrative Office 3801 E. Farwell Road Mead,k WA 99021 Email: ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG Phone: (509)466-4602 quick links Fire Recovery and Support Can I Burn? Classes & Events Apparatus Volunteer Firefighter Public Documents & Forms Board of Commissioners In Memoriam Local 2916 Menu Close navigate Home About Community Resources Preparedness & Response Fire Prevention Strategic Planning Station Info Career Incidents Levy Bond Contact Menu Close Made by Bizi Creative ©2026 Spokane County Fire District 9