SPOKANE, Wash. — A neighbor in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood raised concerns on Saturday, saying Spokane Fire Station 5 was reportedly taken out of service for several hours to provide medical coverage at the Gonzaga Numerica FanFest.
The person who wrote the email said they were worried about coverage in the Eagle Ridge area and said the next closest station serving Eagle Ridge was Station 4, which reportedly added about five minutes to emergency response times.
Spokane Fire Department Public Information Officer Justin De Ruyter said he understands the concerns and confirmed staffing remained a challenge for the department, even on a good day…