South County Fire offers free fireworks ban yard signs
Free “fireworks ban” yard signs are available from South County Fire to help spread the word that fireworks are illegal in southwest Snohomish County. Fireworks use is illegal throughout South County Fire’s service area: Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Yard signs will be available for residents to pick […]
South County Fire Open House at Hilton Lake Fire Station
The public is invited to meet your firefighters and learn hands-only CPR at Neighborhood Night! South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Hilton Lake Fire Station 12, 3525 108th St SE, Everett. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event […]
South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis to retire
EVERETT—South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis has announced he will be retiring on July 1. “It has been a gift to be part of the fire service and this organization. I am extremely proud of the men and women of South County Fire who do amazing work and serve the people of southwest Snohomish County […]
Micah Rowland Reelected as South County Fire Board Chair
EVERETT—Micah Rowland will remain chair of the South County Fire Board of Commissioners for 2024. Commissioners reelected Rowland to lead the board during a meeting Tuesday. “It is truly an honor to be elected to serve as chair of this amazing organization,” Rowland said. “I look forward to working with Chief [Thad] Hovis, his talented […]
Three South County Fire Commissioners Sworn In
EVERETT, Wash., December 8, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, at a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Retired Fire Chief Edward Widdis joins the board after being elected in November to one of two at-large commissioner positions. Widdis served as chief of Snohomish County […]
South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission providing lifesaving Narcan kits
For the second time this year, South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission are partnering to prevent opioid-related deaths by providing 200 free Narcan kits in Southwest Snohomish County. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose. So far in 2023, over 200 people have died from opioid overdoses in Snohomish County. […]
Public invited to Esperance Fire Station open house by South County Fire
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Esperance Fire Station 20, 23009 88th Ave W., Edmonds. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event to meet your firefighters and learn how to keep your family safer, including: * Home fire escape […]
South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo November 4
South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies at an Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Church, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for all ages to learn lifesaving skills […]
South County Fire to hold Budget hearings on October 17
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 17, 2023, on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2024. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. and can be attended remotely or in person at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. For instructions on […]
Firefighters from South County Fire to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash. September 5, 2023—Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, at 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. All are welcome to attend. The backdrop for the ceremony will be the 9/11 Memorial built around a 1-ton […]
