South County Fire seeks candidates to fill two vacancies on Board
EVERETT, Wash., January 3, 2022 – South County Fire is seeking candidates to fill two vacancies on the Board of Fire Commissioners left by: Commissioner Election District 4 Position: This position was vacated by Commissioner David Chan after he was elected to serve in an at-large position on the board in November. This vacancy was […]
David Chan sworn-in as South County Fire Commissioner
EVERETT, Wash., December 10, 2021 – David Chan was sworn in this week to replace Drew Burnett on the South County Fire Board of Commissioners following certification of the general election results. Chan has been a fire commissioner in south Snohomish County since 2005. He was serving as the representative of Commissioner District 4 in […]
South County Fire seeks candidates to fill vacancy on board
EVERETT, Wash., December 7, 2021 – South County Fire is seeking candidates interested in filling a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners. The seat was left vacant after District 4 Commissioner David Chan was elected in November to an at-large commissioner seat. The vacant position will be filled by board appointment. Candidates must be […]
Decorating safety tips by South County Fire
As the holiday season gets underway, South County Fire offers this checklist to help you deck the halls safely: Replace strings of lights if cords are worn, broken or have loose light bulb connections. Check indoor/outdoor use ratings for lights. Follow manufacturer’s instructions on the maximum number of light strands to connect. Use clips, not […]
South County Fire adopts new boundaries
EVERETT Wash., November 25, 2021 – New fire election district boundaries have been unanimously approved by the South County Fire Board of Commissioners to balance population based on the latest federal census counts as required by law. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and […]
South County Fire’s Guzman named State Fire Educator of the Year
South County Fire Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named Educator of the Year by the Washington Public Fire Educators. Throughout the pandemic, Guzman has led her team in finding innovative ways to continue to provide public education and outreach using video and online technology. The success of these programs has served as a […]
South County Fire seeks public input on redistricting proposal
South County Fire is seeking public comment on a plan to update fire commissioner election districts to address population changes identified in the 2020 census. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. Law requires election districts to be updated […]
South County Fire offers free online Kids Fire Camp
EVERETT, Wash., July 24, 2021 – South County Fire is offering a free online Kids Fire Camp featuring fun activities for families to do at home. Materials are posted online at www.southsnofire.org/firecamp so families can participate at their own pace. Camp includes hands-on activities to do as a family in conjunction with workbook activities for […]
Free “Fireworks Ban” yard signs available from South County Fire
Residents of South County Fire’s service area can order free fireworks ban yard signs online at www.southsnofire.org/fireworks. The deadline for orders is June 28, 9 a.m. Fireworks use is banned throughout southwest Snohomish County. Signs are available while supplies last for residents of the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated communities […]
South County Fire: Free online safety classes in May
South County Fire offers free online classes and programs to help you stay safe and sound. All classes are offered using Zoom and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Register in advance online at www.southsnofire.org/classes. Classes offered this month include: Child Car Seat Safety, May 5, 6 p.m., or May 19, […]
