FD Inspection

On April 18th, all Spokane Fire Department fire stations and equipment underwent our semi-annual Chief’s Inspection. Each year, the Executive Chiefs partner with Battalion Chiefs to conduct a comprehensive inspection of each of the 19 facilities, including the grounds, apparatus, and firefighting, medical, and other specialized equipment. All items are checked for condition, functionality, and cleanliness. The annual inspection process was established in the SFD’s infancy to ensure a state of emergency readiness, provide a clean and safe workplace, and promote professionalism in SFD’s workplace.

The Spokane Fire Department staff highly values this tradition and the station personnel take great pride in preparing for the Chief’s inspection. Before the Chiefs and Battalion Chiefs arrive, each station goes through a rigorous cleaning from top to bottom. All ceilings, walls, floors and apparatus are washed and waxed to perfection. All tools are taken off the apparatus, cleaned, checked for operation, remarked, inventoried, and placed back in perfect order for the inspection. The Battalion Chiefs inspect each tool for proper operation, cleanliness, and correct markings. No area is overlooked!

Each and every day, SFD’s members work to guarantee that all apparatus and equipment are prepared to a high degree, functional, and ready for deployment. When you call 9-1-1, SFD responds with companies that are exceptionally trained, equipped, and prepared to handle any emergency. The Chief’s Inspections allow stations to demonstrate their preparedness.