What is FireSafe Spokane?
The terrain that defines Spokane County is
beautiful. It is also prone to wildfire - especially in areas that interface with forestland. Over the past 10 years, wildfires have caused over 27 million dollars in damage in Spokane County.
Click here for more Spokane County fire statistics.
During the Firestorm of 1991, 112 families in Spokane County lost their homes. To help avoid another disaster like this, FireSafe Spokane was founded in February of 1998. The organization is dedicated to wildfire prevention education.
The FireSafe Spokane mission statement:
''FireSafe Spokane will work in partnership with the community to create a safer environment through implementing fuel modification and defensible space, which will reduce losses and costs from wildfires."
Our Board of Directors is made up of diverse members from the business and fire prevention community. Included on the Board are representatives from:
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Mr.
Al Fischer - Avista Corporation
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Mr.
Donald Stone - Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke & Miller
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Mr. Pat Humphries
- Fire Chief
(retired)
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Mr.
Clyde Haase - Landscaping business
owner
Our
Executive Director,
FireSafe Spokane provides educational resources for Spokane,
Pend Orielle, Stevens and Lincoln
Counties, including:
- Educational materials and outreach (brochures, website, and more)
- Presentations on wildfire safety to groups
- Clean-up and wildfire education events
- Opportunities for partnering with neighborhood and homeowner groups in interface areas
In Memory of Mr.
Ross Hesseltine for his Hard Work,
Dedication, and Commitment to FireSafe
Spokane.
