IAFF Local 4333 Stevens County Professional Firefighters

09/03/2026

🍂 L4333 Fall Chipper Days 🌲

Fall is a great time to reduce wildfire fuels around your home and property.

Join IAFF Local 4333 for our Fall Chipper Days on October 3rd, 10th and 17th, from 7:30 AM–3:00 PM at Station 4 (6444 WA-291, Nine Mile Falls, WA)

$10 per truck bed | $20 per trailer

L4333 firefighters and local nonprofit organizations will be on hand to help unload your clean green waste and keep things moving.

Wildfire mitigation starts at home. Removing brush, branches, and other combustible vegetation around your property can help reduce available fuel and improve the safety and resiliency of your home and community.

Even better, all proceeds go right back into supporting this event and our community. Money raised will be split between the community nonprofit partner of the week and the L4333 Benevolent Fund, helping support local community needs.

Bring your green waste, clean up your property, and help us build a more fire-resilient communities.

Stevens County Fire District No.1

08/05/2026

Firefighter/A-EMT AJ DeLeo lost her home in the Old Trails Fire while serving alongside crews protecting our community.

AJ serves both Stevens County District 1 as a Part-Time member and with Spokane Fire District 9 as a Volunteer. While others were evacuating, she remained on the fireline helping protect homes—a true example of selfless service.

Now it’s our turn to support her and her family as they rebuild. If you’re able, please consider donating through her support registry or simply share this post to help spread the word.

On August 1st, 2026, while bravely fighting the Spokane area fires with Stevens County Fire District 1, AJ's home in the Indian Trail neighborhood was tragically destroyed by the Old Trails Fire. Even knowing her own home was at risk, Firefighter DeLeo stayed with her crews, helping save homes

06/20/2026

04/25/2026

'Our fire district will never forget': North Spokane bridge to be renamed in honor of fallen firefighter Lt. Cody Traber - From KREM 2 News

Washington's Transportation Commission approved renaming the bridge where Lt. Traber died in the line of duty in 2021.

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — Hugs and handshakes were shared Wednesday morning in Walla Walla’s city hall, as members of Spokane County Fire District 9, Spokane Fire District 9 Firefighters IAFF Local 2916 and the state’s Transportation Commission celebrated a unanimous vote to honor fallen firefighter Cody Traber.

Lieutenant/paramedic Traber died August 26, 2021, while responding to the report of a brush fire near Highway 395 and Wandermere Road. However, when crews arrived they were unable to find any evidence of a fire in the area, Division Chief Bob Shindelar said at the time. Traber went up to the Wandermere Bridge to gain a better vantage point in order to locate the fire. Shortly after he got there, Traber fell off the bridge. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No wildfire was found, according to Shindelar.

Now the bridge where Traber died will be dedicated in his honor. Washington's Transportation Commission approved naming the North Spokane Corridor Bridge for Lt. Traber, after a proposal from Fire Dist. 9 and the greater Spokane Fire and Emergency Services region.

Chief Matt Vinci, who has served District 9 for the last year, called Traber’s death a profound loss for the entire Washington fire service.

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04/07/2026

Over 5.5 miles of hose gets tested annually. Crews work with a contractor over a two-day period to make sure all of our hose gets tested for continued use.

This is important both for the safety of our firefighters and for the Washington Survey and Ratings Bureau (who set the foundation for traditional insurance ratings).

03/06/2026

02/20/2026

🚒 IAFF Local 4333 Fundraiser Today! 🚒

Today, firefighters from IAFF Local 4333 are raising funds ahead of the Firefighter Stairclimb on March 8th to support Blood Cancer United - Washington & Alaska.

Blood Cancers United is a national coalition of patient advocacy organizations working to improve the lives of people affected by blood cancers by supporting research, advancing access to quality care and treatments, and providing education and support to patients and families.

Stop by and visit us between 9 AM and 2 PM today at📍 Rosauers Supermarkets - Suncrest

Our firefighters will be pledging to climb for donations to help fight blood cancers and support patients and families in our community. Come say hi, learn about the climb, and help us make a difference—every dollar counts!

🔗 Learn more about this important cause: https://pages.lls.org/events/wa/firefighterstairclimb26

❤️ Thank you for supporting your local firefighters and this mission!

Please join us in supporting Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, by making a donation to our fundraising campaign. Thanks to your support, my efforts will help fund the therapies and treatments that help save lives. Blood Cancer United is responsible for many of the advanc

02/12/2026

Firefighter Fenton reviews Stevens County District 1 Ice Rescue

02/06/2026

Firefighters with IAFF Local 4333 routinely train in ice and cold-water rescue techniques to ensure operational readiness during extreme freezing conditions. Recently, that training was put to use when the Station 2 crew responded to Loon Lake for a wildlife rescue involving a deer trapped on the ice.

Using cold-water rescue procedures and specialized equipment, firefighters safely removed the animal from the hazard. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife later assumed care and released the deer back into the wilderness.

Emergencies don’t always look the same — but preparation matters every time. IAFF Local 4333 is here for our community, ready to respond when you need us most.

01/31/2026

IAFF Local 4333 Stevens County Professional Firefighters are honored to support a special homecoming for Sergeant Joshua Elliott, made possible by Homes For Our Troops.

After enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps following 9/11, Sgt. Elliott was severely injured by an IED during his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. Despite life-altering injuries, Josh continues to serve others as the founder of Angel Peak Adaptive Sports, helping injured athletes thrive here in Eastern Washington.

Today, crews proudly escorted a procession through town to welcome Sgt. Elliott home and honor his sacrifice as he prepares to receive a specially adapted HFOT home built for independence and accessibility.

Join us in showing your support and gratitude 🇺🇸

🔗 Learn more: https://www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/veterans/elliott/