Kris Cress, Division Chief

The Facilities and Maintenance manager is responsible for managing building and land maintenance, personnel management, and overseeing the upkeep of fire stations, vehicles, and equipment. This role is essential to ensuring that the fire department is always operating efficiently and effectively. In terms of building and land maintenance, the Facilities and Maintenance manager ensures that the physical space of the fire department meets all safety standards and is always in good working condition. Along with this, they must manage personnel to ensure that each firefighter can operate efficiently and cohesively in a safe, well-maintained environment. Lastly, they must manage the upkeep of the fire stations and vehicles, including testing equipment, ensuring that everything is working correctly when it is needed most. This role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, all things which are essential for success in a fire department.

Kris Cress, Division Chief

Small Works Roster & Consultant Services
Spokane County Fire District 8 uses Municipal Research and Services Center Rosters (MRSC) to maintain our Small Works and Consultant Rosters.  To be eligible to work on small public works projects or consultant projects for SCFD8, please join MRSC Rosters for free at mrscrosters.org and select Spokane County Fire District 8 in your account. For further information

Vendors List
MRSC RostersSpokane County Fire District 8 has contracted with the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) to have their their official rosters hosted in the online database for Spokane County Fire District 8 use for Small Public Works Contracts, Consulting Services, and Vendor Services developed and maintained by MRSC through MRSC Rosters. For information and to register with MRSC Rosters visit the MRSC website.

Request for Proposals
Request for proposals will be listed here when the need is open.