Fire districts in Spokane County are going head-to-head to help the people of our community who need blood. Spokane County Fire District 9 and Spokane County Fire District 4 are having a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on April 22. The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Station 91 at 616 West Hastings Road in Spokane. Every donor will get a $15 e-gift card from the American Red Cross. Food will be provided by Caruso’s.

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A house fire in Nyssa displaced six people and caused a total loss, with no injuries reported. Firefighters faced access delays due to bystanders recording the incident, impacting response times.

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A Las Vegas firefighter is contesting his HOA's citation for displaying vintage fire hydrants in his yard.

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When designing a new piece of apparatus for your response district, look at what’s out there as far as design and upgrades are concerned.

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Regardless of the size of your department or how long you are expected to serve in this role, the apparatus purchasing process should always follow the same foundational approach.

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