SPOKANE, Wash. In November, Spokane County Sheriff s Office Deputy Matt Gould was one of three recipients to be named as a First Responder of the Year, by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians during the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Best of the West awards gala.
Spokane County Fire District 3 duty officer Robert Blom and Captain Ron Wood from Spokane County Fire District 10 were also honored as First Responders of the Year.
Spokane County Sheriff s Office said that Deputy Gould has been a valued member of the department for over 19 years and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.
In the Sheriff s office statement on the award, it said he enjoys working the West Plains area of Spokane County, where Deputy Gouldâs dedication and professionalism has helped him develop