SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) announced they have won the 2024 Randy R. Bruegman Agency Innovation Award.
The award is from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. It is presented to an agency “that has embraced continuous improvement, is focused on outcomes, embodies progressive leadership, and has worked collaboratively within their agency and community to innovate a practice leading to improved outcomes that could serve as a model for the greater fire and emergency service.”
The main factors for SVFD winning this award are their two fire levy campaigns that helped secure more funding for the department.
SVFD stated that they strategically focused on neighborhoods with the highest service usage and used a social media campaign that included infographics, videos and town hall meetings.
“This prestigious recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of every member of our fire department,” said SVFD Chief Frank Soto Jr. “We are immensely proud of the commitment to excellence that our team has demonstrated. The Randy R. Bruegman Agency Innovation Award acknowledges our relentless pursuit of innovative practices in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.”
The chief also stated how without the contributions of the community and members of the SVFD, receiving this award wouldn’t have been possible.
For more information on the award and the Center for Public Safety Excellence go to: www.cpse.org.
