Next time you are out and about don't be surprised if you see your local firefighters grocery shopping or performing fitness activities in public. Since firefighters work from 8 AM to 8 AM the next day, and provide their own meals, they must purchase the necessary supplies to prepare their own food throughout their shift. Preparing and sharing meals together is recommended for all firefighters at SFD. Cooking and eating together reinforces that firefighters are a team that must work together; which we believe helps them do their jobs more safely and effectively.
During their 24 hour shifts firefighters also do physical fitness training at the station; however they also like to explore jogging at a local track, running outdoor stairs, etc. Firefighting is an extremely stressful and physically demanding job and therefore firefighters must continually work to stay fit.
Spokane Fire crews do not have to be located at their station to be dispatched to a call. Whenever companies are away from the station, they are always within their first due districts, have a fire apparatus, a full crew, and are always in contact with the dispatch center by radio, mobile data computer and pager. Emergency response takes precedence over everything else a firefighter does.
So if you see a fire apparatus in a grocery store parking lot or exercising at a local track, know that Spokane Fire Department is always ready to respond at a moment's notice.
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