Spokane Fire District 3 presents awards at banquet

Spokane County Fire District 3 recognized a variety of firefighters and others for outstanding service and exceptional leadership at its annual firefighter appreciation banquet on March 16, according to a press release.

Battalion Chief Russ Mace received the Don Mangis Selfless Service Award for 55 years of selfless service. He has been heavily involved in mentoring new members, construction of many new fire stations - including the remodel of Station 33 in Four Lakes, his assigned station.

Six year District 3 veteran Capt. Dan Horton received the 2018 Officer of the Year award for his exempla...