Having had the good fortune of working for, and with, numerous principal officers of L29 early in my career, the Union has been an integral part of my life. Involved for more than 2 decades in a variety of committees, projects, and for the past 6 years as an Executive Board member, I take...
’m Bridget. I’ve been with the SFD for 8 years, currently assigned to E15 D shift. I have an 11-year-old daughter, Gabby, and we both love spending our free time outdoors. The Peer Support Team helped me through a tough pediatric call I had a few years ago, and that was my motivation for...
I’m Matt Schroeder. I’ve been with Spokane Fire since the fall of 2017 and am currently stationed at 15s in Hillyard. I’m married to my incredible wife, Paisley, and together we have two boys. Along with being a firefighter/paramedic/tech team member, I love being on our Peer Support Team, available to help whoever has...
My name is Shawn Garrett. I have been with the department for 6 years and just recently joined the Peer team. I am currently on E14 on D shift. I was born and raised in Port Orchard on the west side and moved here in 2004. I thought it was a neat idea to...
I’m Ben Summers and currently am a PM on Q11, on the B shift. I’ve worked for SFD since 2017 and been a career FF for 13 years. I’m married with a 3-year-old son. I enjoy working on cars, camping, being out at the lake, and sometimes projects that my wife volunteers me for....
I have been a firefighter since March of 2012, starting out as a volunteer then part-timer on the west side of the state. I was hired on with SFD in September 2016. My wife, Aubrey, and I live north of Spokane on some acreage where we are slowly developing our small farm. Outside of...
I was born and raised in Boise until I moved to Spokane in 2017, where I have been a firefighter for almost 7 years, spending most of my time at Station 2. Prior to that, I went to college and worked in the private sector, but I felt called to a job where I...
Hello! I am Sam Harvey and I work at 18’s on D shift. Mead is where I was raised, and I am continuing to raise my soon-to-be three children with my wonderful wife, Nicki. My intent as a member of the PEERS team is to be available for you and advocate for you while...
I have been with the Spokane Fire Department since 2012. I am married, and we both enjoy traveling and all things outdoors. I have a huge passion for the engine firefighter role in our job. This job will always bring its fair share of joys and sorrows, and if you ever need an ear...
I am currently assigned to Engine 16 D shift. I have been with the SFD for nearly 25 years and have been a part of the PEER support team for over 20 years. I am a family man with a wife and two active sons and truly consider our fire department as part of...
