Cheney Free Press -

SPOKANE VALLEY – With fires erupting around our region nearly two weeks ago, responders were called from all over to assist in battling the blazes.

Being able to help neighboring responders and still maintain a level of service locally is just part of the job according to the Media Manager for the Spokane Valley Fire Department Patrick Erickson.

"We have mutual aid with all Spokane County fire districts/departments," Erickson said. "As a fire grows and more resources are needed, the receiving fire district/department requests additional fire resources through dispatch, and they tone out...