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Newman Lake

FIRE & RESCUE

Spokane County Fire District 13

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Fiscal Responsibility and Fleet Updates at Spokane County Fire District #13 / Newman Lake Fire & Rescue

At Spokane County Fire District #13 / Newman Lake Fire & Rescue, we take great pride in being fiscally responsible with the resources entrusted to us. You may have noticed some "new to us" vehicles or apparatus recently added to our fleet or parked at our station, and we’d like to provide some insight into how these additions were made possible, all while being mindful stewards of your tax dollars.

Outfitting a brand-new emergency response vehicle can cost $80,000 to $90,000 or more when factoring in essential equipment. However, through strategic planning and smart purchasing, we’ve significantly reduced costs while enhancing our operational capabilities.

Highlights from the Past Year

  • Cost-Effective Vehicle Purchase:
    Last year, we acquired a fully functional Ford Explorer response vehicle for under $6,000. Subsequently, we sold an older vehicle for nearly the same amount, resulting in a cost-neutral upgrade.

  • Exceptional Deal on Two Tahoes:
    While purchasing a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, the seller generously donated a 2012 model at no additional cost. Both vehicles were already equipped with emergency lighting and other essential features, allowing us to bring both units into service for under $50,000 total — a fraction of the cost of one new vehicle.

  • Grant-Funded Brush Truck:
    We were fortunate to receive 2011 Type 6 Brush Truck (the green one) at no cost through a grant opportunity in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In addition, we received $20,000 in grant funding to assist in outfitting it for deployment. This vehicle now works alongside our two 2001 brush trucks, increasing our wildland response capabilities without impacting our local budget.

  • Surplus Tender

       We sold a 1993 water tender, (that was replaced in 2022), for $25,000

  • Surplus Command Vehicles

       We Sold an additional command vehicle that was no longer being used,

       a 2001 Jeep, for $4000.

       These funds purchased a patient transport unit for our UTV, which has been

       used several times over the winter months.

  • 2008 Expedition sold for $5000

 

Net Value:

Since 2024, the district has sold a total of four vehicles, ranging in age from 17 to 35 years, generating proceeds of $39,000. During the same period, we acquired four newer vehicles, aged between 10 and 14 years, at a total cost of $36,600. As a result, the proceeds from the sale of surplus vehicles have exceeded the cost of the replacement vehicles by $2,400.

                                                                                                                             

We understand that the appearance of newer vehicles might raise questions, and we want to assure our community that these acquisitions were made with a strong focus on cost-efficiency and improved service delivery. Every decision was made with the goal of maximizing the value of your tax dollars while continuing to enhance the safety and effectiveness of our response operations.

Thank you for your continued support and for allowing us the honor of serving the Newman Lake community.

— Spokane County Fire District #13 / Newman Lake Fire & Rescue

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Newman Lake Fire & Rescue began in 1949 when citizens of the community had to watch the Woehrle home burn due to the lack of water to extinguish the flames. A meeting was organized after that and a fund was established to begin a fire department, the Tri-Community Grange became a sponsor. By late 1951, $2,000 had been raised to purchase a fire truck. The first fire apparatus was a 1941 Ford Pumper with a 500 gallon tank purchased from Spokane Valley Fire District #1.  

Volunteer labor (over 200 man hours) built the first fire station at Cherokee Landing. The station contained a bell, siren and small wood stove.  

 

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Daron Bement

Fire Chief

FT Admin Firefighter/Paramedic
Bob Kolva

Captain

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Brisa Ambach

Volunteer Coordinator

Support Firefighter
Blake Christensen

Shift Volunteer

Recruit
Rob Hecker

Community Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Julie Jennings

Community Volunteer

Admin Support
Andrea Licari

Shift Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Gavin Olson

Resident

Recruit
Matt Schucker

Community Volunteer

Interior Firefighter
Luke Winkler

Community Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Robin Harbin

Administrative Assistant

Admin/EMT
Mike Jennings

Lieutenant

Firefighter/Maintenance
Kelli Lemley

Community Liaison

Support Firefighter/EMT
Michael Garrison Stuber

Community Volunteer

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Dakota Hibdon

Shift Volunteer

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Luke Johnston

Shift Volunteer

Recruit
Mikayla Mantegna

Community Volunteer

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Ben Peacock-Conklin

Shift Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Gavin Shoemaker

Resident

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Josh Ambach

Operations Captain

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Jim Stevenson

Lieutenant

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Mandie Ambach

Volunteer Medic

Support Firefighter /Paramedic
Dillon Gollaher

Community Volunteer

Interior Firefighter
Connor Hunnel

Shift Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Jonathan Kendrick

Shift Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Dylan McGillen

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Interior Firefighter/EMT
Hayden Phelps

Shift Volunteer

Interior Firefighter/EMT
Matthew Spitze

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Interior Firefighter/EMT
Jake Ambach

Captain

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Carleen VanDerostyne

Lieutenant

Interior Firefighter/AEMT
Michelle Breach

Community Volunteer

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Andrew Gray

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Allen Hunter

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Kenny Lam

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Dakota Means

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Collin Putt

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Dave VanDerostyne

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"Serving Newman Lake with Pride"
Since 1949
SCFD #13 Established 1958

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Newman Lake Fire & Rescue
Main Office

PO Box 70 

9324 N Starr Road

Newman Lake, WA  99025

Tel: 509-226-1482

Daron Bement

Fire Chief

daron@newmanlakefire.net

Josh Ambach

Captain

josh@newmanlakefire.net

Robin Harbin

Administrative Assistant

finance@newmanlakefire.net

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Fire & Safety Links

Safety Tip Sheets from the National Fire Protection Association.  

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Northwest Interagency Coordination Center

Information about current wildfires in Washington and Orgeon.  You can view a map of the fires, and navigate to more information.

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