MLK Event(s)
Incident #: Date of Incident: 01/21/2013 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer Narrative: Today, the Spokane Fire Department remembers the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with supreme admiration. Dr. King proved to the world just how much good one human could accomplish in such a short lifetime. Dr. King lived in a world that resisted his demands for equality and social justice. He fought constantly against hatred and intolerance using the tools of education, peace and understanding. In the simplest sense, Dr. King served the citizens of the United States with vision and leadership, which has resulted in freedoms of justice and respect for all—essentially defining the character of our nation. One of the primary purposes of Public Safety is to protect social justice and the guarantee of an equal, just, and safe society. Dr. King’s passion and vision can be found throughout our organization daily in our diverse workforce, the compassionate medical care in the streets and homes of our community and in the heroic actions taken by our members to save lives during the threat from all risks.
The Annual Unity March starts in a few minutes and will begin at the Spokane Convention Center, 334. W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Both the Fire and Police Departments have been planning for several weeks to guarantee the safety of the march and will be present throughout the day. We will be posting on our Twitter Feed @spokanefire throughout the day to distribute messaging if needed regarding any changes. After the parade, from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m., the Community Resource Fair will take place at River Park Square, first and second floors, and Children’s Learning Resource Fair, River Park Square, second and third floors.
All of the events are free and open to the public. Get out, enjoy and experience the Spokane Community at our best.
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