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- Preparedness & Response | Spokane County Fire District 9
Learn how Spokane County Fire District 9 prepares for and responds to emergencies, including EMS and fire operations, technical rescue teams, apparatus, and auto aid. Preparedness & Response Auto Aid EMS & Fire Operations Technical Teams Apparatus Menu Close Auto-Aid Faster, Smarter Emergency Response When emergencies occur near jurisdictional boundaries, every second counts. That’s why Spokane County Fire District 9 participates in auto‑aid agreements with neighboring agencies like Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane City Fire Department. These formal arrangements ensure that the closest available fire unit is dispatched immediately—regardless of district lines—so help arrives faster and more efficiently. Auto‑aid differs from mutual aid in that it does not require a request at the time of the incident. Instead, responses are triggered automatically under terms pre-arranged in written agreements. This streamlined system enables a more coordinated, rapid response from multiple departments, especially during the crucial first-alarm timeframe. Enhanced Efficiency Departments work together using shared communications and training standards, making multi-district response seamless and effective. Speed Saves Lives By sending the nearest resources immediately, auto‑aid reduces response times and improves outcomes. Resilient Coverage Auto‑aid ensures communities remain protected even when demands spike or local resources are stretched thin. Technical Teams Fire Investigation Tasks Force A multi-agency task force dedicated to thorough fire investigation in accordance with state law. Learn More Technical Rescue Team A highly trained team equipped to respond to complex rescues in hazardous environments. Learn More Urban Search & Rescue A specialized interagency task force prepared to respond to large-scale disasters and complex rescue operations across the region. Learn More Training Apparatus SCFD9 maintains a diverse fleet of emergency response vehicles, each designed to meet the unique challenges of protecting our community. From structure fires to wildland incidents, medical emergencies to rescue operations, every piece of apparatus plays a vital role in keeping residents safe. Our engines, brush trucks, water tenders, and aerial apparatus are strategically equipped and assigned to ensure we can respond quickly and effectively, wherever and whenever we are needed. Aerial / Ladder Truck: Provide access to upper levels and roofs of structures Used for applying water from elevated positions Carry a large assortment of hand and power tools (rescue, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, etc.) Aerial ladders vary in length, typically ranging from 75’ to 107’ Water Tender: Carry water to areas that do not have fire hydrants Support both structure fire and wildland firefighting operations Designed to refill from numerous different water sources Typically carry 1,000 to 5,000 gallons of water Engine: Carry large-diameter hose (3”–5” supply lines) to establish a water supply for firefighting operations Equipped with smaller hose lines (2 ½” and smaller) used to attack the fire Carry numerous ladders and tools that support firefighting operations Also stocked with medical equipment to treat emergencies in addition to firefighting gear Brush Engine: Used primarily for fighting wildland-type fires Built with 4-wheel drive to operate in rural and wildland areas Typically carry 300 to 500 gallons of water Equipped with smaller hose lines designed for wildland firefighting Tower 91 Assigned Station: Station 91 in Fairwood Tower 91 is a Pierce 100’ ladder tower Engine 92 Assigned Station: Station 92 in Mead Engine 92 is a Sutphen engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Brush 92 Assigned Station: Station 92 in Mead Engine 93 Assigned Station: Station 93 in 9 Mile Falls Engine 93 is a Sutphen engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Brush 93 Assigned Station: Station 93 in 9 Mile Falls Water Tender 93 Assigned Station: Station 93 in 9 Mile Falls Water Tender 93 has a 3,000 gallon tank Engine 94 Assigned Station: Station 94 on Orchard Prairie Engine 94 is a Pierce engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Engine 95 Assigned Station: Station 95 on 5 Mile Engine 95 is a Pierce engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Engine 96 Assigned Station: Station 96 in the Foothills of Mt. Spokane Engine 96 is a Pierce engine built on a freightliner chassis Brush 96 Assigned Station: Station 96 in the Foothills of Mt. Spokane Engine 97 Assigned Station: Station 97 in 9 Mile Engine 97 is a Sutphen engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Engine 98 Assigned Station: Station 98 in Morgan Acres Engine 98 is a Pierce engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Engine 99 Assigned Station: Station 99 in Country Homes/Linwood neighborhood Engine 99 is a Sutphen engine with a 750-gallon booster tank and a 1,500 GPM pump Transport Service Starting July 1, 2026 Ambulance built by Horton EMS & Fire Operations Spokane County Fire District 9 provides both fire suppression and emergency medical services to the community, with five stations staffed 24/7. Of those, four are staffed with Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics, who deliver high-level emergency care including medication administration and advanced treatment for cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The remaining stations are supported by community-based volunteer firefighters, many of whom are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). EMTs provide essential care such as bleeding control, fracture stabilization, spinal immobilization, and assist paramedics with more advanced procedures. Our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) section oversees all pre-hospital medical training, continuing education, quality improvement, and performance review for both ALS paramedics and Basic Life Support (BLS) EMTs within the District. This team is committed to incorporating new techniques and technologies to continuously improve the care we provide to our community.
- Fire Station & Locations | 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 .
