PHOTOS: Spokane County Fire District #8 held a training session with Avista on Friday focusing on natural gas emergencies. The training included both firefighters and utility workers and featured a burning car. Natural gas emergencies are a consistent challenge for both Avista and Spokane emergency responders. Spokane County Fire District #3 responded to a natural gas leak in Cheney on Friday night which required Avista workers. “We respond to many natural gas emergencies with utility workers from [Avista]. So, to have a chance to train with them has been epic,” the fire district said.