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Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire in October after nearly 40 years in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7. O’Berg, the first woman to lead the Spokane Fire Department, has had a significant impact on the department during her tenure.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg plans to retire in October after nearly four decades in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7, ensuring a seamless leadership transition.
Firefighters rescued an unconscious man from a house fire on South Sherman Street in Spokane on Monday. The victim was transported in critical condition to a local hospital, while firefighters contained the blaze within 20 minutes. The fire's cause is under investigation, and the damage rendered the duplex uninhabitable.
The Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance to locate a missing endangered adult. In a separate incident, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood, which was reported due to multiple sightings of black smoke.
The Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance in locating a missing adult, identified as endangered. Additionally, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood following multiple reports of black smoke.
The Spokane Police Department seeks community assistance in locating a missing endangered adult. Additionally, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central neighborhood following multiple reports of black smoke. Citizens without water service during the extreme heat are advised to contact local authorities.
Extreme heat is anticipated in Spokane, prompting officials to request that residents without water service contact the city for assistance. The Spokane Police Department seeks public help in locating a missing endangered adult, while firefighters responded to a significant warehouse fire in the East Central neighborhood.
The Spokane Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate a missing endangered adult. Additionally, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood, which was reported due to visible black smoke.
Spokane Police Department seeks community assistance in locating a missing endangered adult. Separately, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central neighborhood, which was reported to have produced significant black smoke.
A stabbing incident in downtown Spokane resulted in one fatality and another individual injured. Spokane Police responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The investigation is ongoing to gather more details.