When you’re in trouble and every second counts – will help reach you in time? In Spokane, the distance of just a few blocks can double the amount of minutes it takes for first responders to arrive. But Wednesday, there’s a new fire chief in town and he’s making response times one of his top priorities. Chief Brian Schaeffer has been with the department since 2005 and with his new role, he’s working to fix disparities in how fast a fire crew can get to you. The Primary Stake holder in all of this is the community and that’s going to be our focus.