The recent winter storm brought forward an opportunity to judge our City's ability to be "community" and respond to our neighbors in need. We have collectively endured a winter adversity over the last two days and we have witnessed a sense of solidarity from Spokane that has sustained many people's spirits and brought hope to many.
Since the beginning of the Winter Storm, we have responded to well over 200 incidents. Those incidents included emergencies such things as house fires, people experiencing cardiac problems, imminent births and traumatic injuries. Some of the other non-reported incidents that your firefighters "responded" to include helping people access their homes, being pushed out of snow banks, transporting people home, shoveling driveways, clearing fire escapes and just giving a helping hand when someone needed it. When we arrived at a majority of those incidents we found citizens taking care of citizens. The assistance ranged from providing basic medical care until the Fire Department arrived to just shoveling a neighbor's driveway that wasn't physically able. That is community and we appreciate it immensely.
Your Fire Department is a critical function of the community and we are here for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Remember, this too shall pass. The snow will eventually melt, but remember what is important to all us - the health and safety of your family as well as your neighbors.
Thanks for making Spokane Wonderful.
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