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December 10, 2025 ~ Spokane Fire Department and other local agencies have responded to an emergency request from the State of Washington for swift-water rescue resources in the Puget Sound region. The request was made late this afternoon amid ongoing flooding and forecasted continued rainfall.
Mayor Lisa Brown acted quickly and authorized the response, resulting in the deployment of a Water Rescue Team from Spokane Fire Department. The team, consisting of six members led by SFD Station 2 Captain Jared Contabile, will be joined by members of Spokane Valley Fire Department and a rescue boat. They are expected to arrive in Snohomish County later this evening for their in-briefing.
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Fire Chief Tom Williams expressed his gratitude for the swift authorization from Mayor Brown and the coordination with local fire agencies that allowed them to rapidly deploy their resources to assist their overwhelmed partners on the other side of the state.
The duration of the deployment is uncertain as many areas in the affected region are expected to remain under a Severe Flood Risk through Saturday. The Water Rescue Team can be seen in related photos provided by Spokane Fire PIO Justin de Ruyter.
Mayor Lisa Brown acted quickly and authorized the response, resulting in the deployment of a Water Rescue Team from Spokane Fire Department. The team, consisting of six members led by SFD Station 2 Captain Jared Contabile, will be joined by members of Spokane Valley Fire Department and a rescue boat. They are expected to arrive in Snohomish County later this evening for their in-briefing.
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Fire Chief Tom Williams expressed his gratitude for the swift authorization from Mayor Brown and the coordination with local fire agencies that allowed them to rapidly deploy their resources to assist their overwhelmed partners on the other side of the state.
The duration of the deployment is uncertain as many areas in the affected region are expected to remain under a Severe Flood Risk through Saturday. The Water Rescue Team can be seen in related photos provided by Spokane Fire PIO Justin de Ruyter.
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