The Operations Division is the largest division within the Spokane Fire Department. The Operations Division is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of the consequences from disasters and rescue activities. In addition to emergency work, Operations Division members provide a wide range of services to the community including blood-pressure screening, tours of fire stations and apparatus, and on-duty fire and life safety presentations within the community.

The Operations Division is comprised of four platoons within two Battalions of Firefighters who work an alternating schedule of 24-hour shifts. Each Battalion is supervised by a Battalion Chief who is responsible for the emergency and administrative activities of all members assigned to that Battalion. Deputy Chief Leavenworth supervises the 8 Battalion Chiefs and oversees all activities with the Operations Division.