IAFF Local 4333 Stevens County Professional Firefighters

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/

01/30/2026

This week, representatives from IAFF Local 4333 – Stevens County Professional Firefighters and Washington State Council of Fire Fighters traveled to Olympia to meet directly with our state legislators.

We had important conversations centered on firefighter safety, critical legislation, and policies that strengthen the protection of the citizens we proudly serve. These discussions are vital to ensuring firefighters have the resources, protections, and support needed to do our jobs safely and effectively—both today and in the future.

Advocating at the state level helps ensure that the voices of firefighters and our communities are heard where decisions are made.

Proud to represent Stevens County and committed to keeping our firefighters and neighbors safe. 💪🚒

01/28/2026

🛟 Great rescue made by Stevens County 1 Professional Firefighters on Loon Lake this morning!

Stevens County Fire District One crews rescued a stranded deer from the ice at Loon Lake Tuesday morning after neighbors spotted the struggling animal. ...

12/24/2025

Season's greetings from IAFF Local 4333 and 2916. Our crews are assisting with special deliveries for the holiday season!

IAFF Local 4333 Stevens County Professional Firefighters & Spokane District 9 Firefighters