Spokane Fire Department Truck 14 crew was honored with a Special Citation Unit for its response to a 2025 house fire, according to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD).
The Truck 14 crew responded to the fire on South Sherman Street on August 25, 2025 and located a person trapped inside. SFD said that firefighters determined that removing the individual through the individual was the quickest way to ensure their safety, but the window’s opening made that difficult.

“Recognizing the challenge, the Truck 14 crew quickly performed a sill cut, using their tools to remove the lower portion of the window and create the space needed for extraction,” SFD said. The individual was successfully removed from the residence and transferred to medical care.

“The Special Unit Citation recognizes Truck 14 for their teamwork, decisive action, and technical skill during the rescue. In a rapidly evolving emergency, the crew identified the problem, adapted their tactics, and provided the solution needed to complete the rescue,” SFD said. “Congratulations to Cpt. Scott Coldiron, FEO Joel Chavez, FF Gilmar De Amorim, and FF Randy Ferris for this well-deserved recognition and for exemplifying the teamwork and commitment to service expected of Spokane firefighters.”

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