Strategic Planning
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.