Peer Support Team

I’m Matt Schroeder. I’ve been with Spokane Fire since the fall of 2017 and am currently stationed at 15s in Hillyard. I’m married to my incredible wife, Paisley, and together we have two boys. Along with being a firefighter/paramedic/tech team member, I love being on our Peer Support Team, available to help whoever has questions or needs an ear to listen while we all continue on this ride of life.

Call Matt

’m Bridget. I’ve been with the SFD for 8 years, currently assigned to E15 D shift. I have an 11-year-old daughter, Gabby, and we both love spending our free time outdoors. The Peer Support Team helped me through a tough pediatric call I had a few years ago, and that was my motivation for joining the team. I’m happy to listen if you need someone to talk to.

Call Bridget

Hello everyone, my name is Jason King. My wife and I have been married since March of 2010, and together we have four children. I’ve been with the Spokane Fire Department since 2015, and before that, I was a medic in the Army with one combat deployment to Afghanistan. It was there that I experienced the most impactful traumas of my life. Recovering from those traumas has been a constant journey that continues to this day.

Being a part of the PEER team means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to come alongside others who are struggling to comprehend the things that we experience in this line of work. Processing through my experiences with military life, firefighting, and being a foster parent has given me many tools in the toolbox for dealing with trauma. It’s my passion to help others and be a bridge to resources when you are struggling through the trauma of not only this career but also life itself.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, or any other PEER team member if you feel like you need help. It’s ok to not be ok. The PEER team is here to listen and help you find the resources that are out there to get you the help you need. I look forward to meeting all of you over the course of my career, see ya on the big one!

My name is Dan McCoy, and I have been with the Spokane Fire Department for nine years. I spent seven years on Quint 13 and recently switched to Engine 4, both assignments on C shift. I joined the PEER Support Team because I have a history of going to therapy and seeing how beneficial it can be to talk to someone when going through a hard time. I wanted to be a person someone can talk to if they had a rough call, were dealing with difficult life problems, or anything else. I love the job and coming to work, and I want to make sure everyone around me can feel the same way too.

I am currently assigned to Engine 16 D shift. I have been with the SFD for nearly 25 years and have been a part of the PEER support team for over 20 years. I am a family man with a wife and two active sons and truly consider our fire department as part of my family. Please reach out anytime, as I am generally available by phone or text if not in person.

Call Kevin

I have been with the Spokane Fire Department since 2012. I am married, and we both enjoy traveling and all things outdoors. I have a huge passion for the engine firefighter role in our job. This job will always bring its fair share of joys and sorrows, and if you ever need an ear to listen, reach out anytime.

-Marlin

Hello! I am Sam Harvey and I work at 18’s on D shift. Mead is where I was raised, and I am continuing to raise my soon-to-be three children with my wonderful wife, Nicki. My intent as a member of the PEERS team is to be available for you and advocate for you while we work through tough calls. We do have a unique opportunity in the fire service to do life with one another and inevitably see things that aren’t meant to be tackled alone. Please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or other members of the PEERS team.

Call Sam

I was born and raised in Boise until I moved to Spokane in 2017, where I have been a firefighter for almost 7 years, spending most of my time at Station 2. Prior to that, I went to college and worked in the private sector, but I felt called to a job where I could physically work hard with a team that wants to work as hard as I do. In my time as a firefighter, I have become close friends with many of my coworkers, and that friendship, coupled with the tragedies we see, gave me the desire to help how I can by joining the Peer Support Team.

I volunteer with a youth diabetes camp in the winter and summer, and in my spare time, I love spending time with my wife and beautiful kids, listening to music, being outdoors, and working out.

~ Sam Troutt

Call Sam

I have been a firefighter since March of 2012, starting out as a volunteer then part-timer on the west side of the state. I was hired on with SFD in September 2016. My wife, Aubrey, and I live north of Spokane on some acreage where we are slowly developing our small farm. Outside of my career as a firefighter, I value my time working with our animals, gardening, and taking on the next project with our farm. I am a member of the Spokane County Firefighters Pipes and Drums band as a bagpiper, and I volunteer as a Fire Chaplain with my local fire district (SCFD 4). I joined the SFD Peer Support Team because I see the value in maintaining our mental health as firefighters.

Call Tim

I’m Ben Summers and currently am a PM on Q11, on the B shift. I’ve worked for SFD since 2017 and been a career FF for 13 years. I’m married with a 3-year-old son. I enjoy working on cars, camping, being out at the lake, and sometimes projects that my wife volunteers me for. If you need anything, I’m here to help.

~Ben Summers

Call Ben

My name is Shawn Garrett. I have been with the department for 6 years and just recently joined the Peer team. I am currently on E14 on D shift. I was born and raised in Port Orchard on the west side and moved here in 2004. I thought it was a neat idea to get married the 2nd week of academy, and now my amazing wife and I have two daughters who are 4 and 1. We love hiking, taking random car rides to new places, having sushi dates, and having dance parties to whatever is our daughters’ favorite song at the time. I’m excited to be a part of this team and to be able to help our brothers and sisters when they need us. 

Call Shawn

I’m Randy Marler, a dedicated firefighter with 23 years of experience, proudly serving the Spokane community from Firehouse 4 and Ladder 4 in downtown Spokane. My journey in firefighting, fueled by a relentless passion for public safety, has been a rewarding adventure.

My firefighting journey has been driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact. Beyond the firehouse, you’ll often find me conquering slopes on skis in the winter and relishing the thrill of water skiing in the warmer months.

At the heart of it all is my family — my wife and our four incredible kids, ages 26, 21, 20, and 18. Their unwavering support adds a profound dimension to my life and fuels my commitment to professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Beyond the front lines, I wear another hat as the Union President, advocating for my fellow firefighters’ rights, welfare, and professional growth. It’s a role that adds depth to my commitment to the firefighting community, ensuring our voices are heard and our needs are addressed.

I have been with the Spokane Fire Department since 2012 and have served as the Local 29 Secretary since 2023. I am married with three wonderful children. When I’m not working at the station or the union hall, I enjoy spending time with my family at the lake, snowmobiling, and traveling.

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I was hired on to the Spokane Fire Department March 1st, 1999. I have previously served as a station rep and executive board member. Local 29 has a storied history as both a founding member of the Washington State Council of Firefighters and the International Association of Firefighters. I am deeply honored to serve Local 29.

I am currently in my 23rd year with the Spokane Fire Department. Spokane is my third professional fire department that I have worked for, and Local 29 is the third IAFF Local I have been a part of. I have also worked for Local 3995 Whitefish Professional Firefighters and Local 1892 Pullman Professional Firefighters.

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I have been Local 29’s Treasurer since 2022. I joined the Spokane Fire Department in 2012 and have been fortunate enough to work at many great houses since then. When I’m not crunching numbers or slaying the dragon, I love to play soccer and hockey, and coach youth teams. At home, I’m raising three rowdy, incredible boys with my loving wife Sarah.

I joined the Spokane Fire Department in 1994 and have been on the Local 29 executive board since 2014. I was born and raised in Spokane and currently work on Ladder 4 on the west end of downtown. I am married with two adult sons, and in my free time, I enjoy camping, fishing, and riding my motorcycle.

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My name is Mike Walker. I have been with the Spokane Fire Department for 14 years.  I have been working in the fire service for 20 years total. I have been a member of Local 29s Executive Board for 4 years and I am the Chair of the Engine Committee. I am also Local 29s Firefighter Cancer Support Network representative and help members with whatever I can when they get the news of cancer. I thank you all for the opportunity to represent you!