South County Fire offers free disaster preparedness training
Learn how to prepare for a disaster by attending a free program from South County Fire this fall: Disaster Preparedness for Families This online class on Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m., will provide a basic introduction to preparedness including an overview of local hazards, how to start a family preparedness kit, steps to create a family […]
Join South County Fire for free pop-up kids camps in August
South County Fire is hosting four free pop-up Kids Fire Camps in southwest Snohomish County during the month of August. Kids ages 3 and up are invited to join in activities such as fire engine tours, firefighter challenge course, relay races and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is necessary; drop […]
South County Fire accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Support team
Volunteer Firefighter Support team members drive and operate AIR15, a highly specialized emergency apparatus capable of refilling air bottles needed at fires. Members also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community events. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel receive a quarterly stipend of $1,800 and earn preference points that will be applied if they enter a […]
South County Fire Educator Jennye Cooper honored by Target Zero
South County Fire Public Educator Jennye Cooper received the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force Public Education Award for 2022. The task force is a coalition of local agencies partnering to improve traffic safety in Snohomish County. Cooper has been a main contributor to Target Zero’s outreach and education efforts. She has created […]
South County Fire begins servicing Mill Creek
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 13, 2022—South County Fire started providing fire and emergency medical service to the City of Mill Creek this morning. City voters in April approved annexation into the regional fire authority (RFA). South County Fire has five firefighters assigned to the station to provide 24/7 staffing of a fire engine and a […]
South County Fire to provide lifesaving in-field blood transfusions
South County Fire is the first fire agency in Snohomish County with the capability to provide lifesaving blood transfusions in the field. “This is the most dramatic lifesaving and life-changing advance we’ve seen in a decade in emergency medical services for trauma patients,” said South County Fire Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services Shaughn Maxwell. […]
South County Fire offers free disaster prep class Nov 9
Learn how to prepare and care for your family during a disaster in a free online class being presented by South County Fire on Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m. Topics covered in this class include: Register in advance at www.southsnofire.org/prepare. South County Fire also offers free online classes on ACT first aid, child safety and CPR, […]
Michael Fearnehough appointed to South County Fire Board
EVERETT, Wash., August 22, 2022—Michael Fearnehough was the board’s unanimous choice to fill a vacant commissioner seat in South County Fire Board District 2, which includes Lynnwood neighborhoods west of Highway 99 and the unincorporated communities of Esperance, Lake Serene and Picnic Point. He replaces Greg Urban, who resigned from the board in July when […]
Mill Creek overwhelmingly votes for South County Fire annexation
MILL CREEK, Wash., April 26, 2022 – Mill Creek residents voted, 76.42%, in favor of Proposition 1, for annexation into South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire) to provide fire and emergency medical services initial results show Tuesday evening, April 26. “We welcome the residents of Mill Creek to the […]
South County Fire offers free online Child CPR & Safety class April 27
Learn child CPR and how to keep little ones safe at home, at play and on the road in a free online class presented by South County Fire on April 27, 6-7 p.m. All who attend and complete a class survey will be entered in a prize drawing during Safe Kids Week, May 8-14. Register […]
