South County Fire extends deadline for residents interested in serving on the voters’ pamphlet con committee
Fire stations are where firefighters train, eat, sleep and live while preparing for emergency calls. After responding to fires, medical responses, hazmat incidents and rescues, firefighters return to the stations to decontaminate, clean equipment and prepare for the next call. The need for fire station improvements is why South County Fire voters will see a […]
South County Fire seeks public input in redistricting effort
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing July 7 on proposals for commissioner election redistricting. Four proposals under consideration would update fire commissioner election districts to include the annexation of Edmonds into the regional fire authority (RFA). Edmonds has a liaison to the board until voters have the opportunity to directly […]
From CPR to overdose recovery, South County Fire focuses on saving lives
More than 85 times each day, on average, firefighters in southwest Snohomish County respond to someone’s call for emergency medical help. Those calls can range from cardiac arrest to falls or injuries. “Most of our calls – more than 80% – are medical emergencies,” said Joe Hughes, South County Fire’s Assistant Chief of EMS, Health […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners discusses redistricting following Edmonds annexation
EDMONDS—South County Fire’s Board of Fire Commissioners is in the process of commissioner election redistricting following the annexation of the City of Edmonds into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The RFA is governed by seven elected fire commissioners – two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts with roughly the same population. An independent consultant […]
South County Fire Neighborhood Night Open House at Lake Serene Station
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station, meet firefighters and learn about water safety. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal to receive first aid during a teddy bear clinic. Community […]
South County Fire rescues woman from house
South County firefighters rescued a woman from a house fire near Lake Stickney in unincorporated Lynnwood on Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 13800 block of 20th Pl W, shortly before 8:30 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the back of a home. While searching the home, firefighters found a woman inside a bedroom […]
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to retire
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman has announced his retirement after leading Snohomish County’s largest fire agency since 2024. “It has been nothing short of a privilege to watch this agency grow into a regional and national leader in emergency services,” Eastman said. “We strive to deliver exceptional care to our community while remaining accountable […]
South County Fire swears in three new commissioners
EVERETT—South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, during a meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Commissioner Joe Wankelman joins the board after being elected in November from District 1, which includes Mountlake Terrace, Brier, the Esperance community and portions of unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Wankelman has 17 years […]
South County Fire honors community members for saving a pickleball player’s life in Edmonds
EVERETT—On Monday, January 5, South County Fire honored an off-duty firefighter and several other community members who leapt into action to save the life of a pickleball player at an Edmonds gym. The following community members were presented a Community Lifesaver Coin for their actions: On September 5, 2025, fellow pickleball players at Edmonds Harbor […]
