Snohomish County fire fighters win PETA Awards for freeing crow caught in fishing line
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A Compassionate Fire Department Award and a Compassionate Parks and Recreation Award are on their way from PETA to Snohomish County Fire District 4 and Snohomish County Parks & Recreation after crews teamed up on August 2 to rescue a crow who was tangled in fishing line and dangling roughly 50 feet […]
Snohomish County firefighters deploy to Eastern WA to assist in combatting devastating fires
SPOKANE—At least three Snohomish County firefighting agencies have deployed to Eastern Washington to assist in fighting the devastating fires that have scorched more than 8,000 acres and damaged more than 700 homes since Tuesday, August 4. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association there are currently three major, ongoing, fires in the Spokane area: the […]
Snohomish County Fire Marshal orders complete Burn Ban in effect immediately
Snohomish County, Wash., August 22, 2023—Due to the continued fire danger risk and shared resources assisting with wildland fire efforts in our state, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban placing restrictions on all open burning. Effective at 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2023, all open burning is prohibited in […]
Snohomish County Fire Marshall Upgrades Burn Ban
By Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office Due to high fire danger and sustained hot and dry weather conditions, the outdoor burn ban previously issued July 22nd, 2020 for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County has been UPGRADED to a complete burn ban which includes recreational fires. The upgraded burn ban will take effect immediately and […]
Snohomish County fire agencies innovate to preserve PPE
by South County Fire As first responders nationwide cope with scarce supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), Snohomish County fire agencies are finding innovative ways to preserve PPE and protect firefighters. Agencies across the county have now added ultraviolet (UV) light units and electrostatic cleaners to their arsenal of tools used to fight COVID-19. UV […]
Snohomish County Fire Training Academy
Press Release – South County Fire On September 9, fourteen South County Fire recruits started attending the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy. They are part of an academy class of thirty-six recruits from six county fire departments. Most of the training in the 14-week program will be taking place at the South County Fire Training […]
Dozens of firefighters fight multiple fires across southwest Snohomish County
More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County last Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. Around 2:20 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire in the center median of northbound I-5, just past exit 186. A few minutes later, additional firefighters responded […]
Snohomish County Adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan
EVERETT – Snohomish County now has its first-ever plan to help people and businesses countywide better adapt to wildfire risk. The Snohomish County Community Wildfire Protection Plan was approved and adopted November 12, 2025, by a unanimous vote of the Snohomish County Council. The plan is the result of two years’ work by a team […]
Snohomish County PUD enhances wildfire safety with mitigation plan
With Washington experiencing an average of 1,500 wildfires annually, burning over 400,000 acres in recent years according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) has implemented a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan and a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) strategy to address wildfire risks in high-threat areas. These efforts aim […]
Firework use illegal in southwest Snohomish County
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, is wishing everyone a happy, fun and safe Fourth of July by reminding everyone that it is illegal to discharge fireworks in southwest Snohomish County. Law enforcement including, Lynnwood Police Department will enforce the fireworks ban. Dispatchers receive higher than average call volumes leading […]
