South County Fire offers free online Kids Fire Camp
South County Fire is offering a free online Kids Fire Camp next week. Families can register online at www.southsnofire.org/firecamp and subscribe to receive daily emails during Fire Camp Week — July 13-17. Materials will also be posted online so families can participate at their own pace throughout the summer. Camp includes fun hands-on activities to […]
South County Fire to hold July 7 public hearing on benefit charge
By South County Fire | Press Release Net result would be $1.3 million savings for taxpayers The Board of Fire Commissioners for South County Fire will hold a public hearing July 7 on a resolution asking voters to consider a benefit charge during the November General Election. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. and will […]
South County Fire holds parade for 3-year-old Lynnwood boy
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On May 19, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and South County Fire honored Eli Kincaid, 3, with a parade of South County Fire vehicles. Kincaid suffers from Alexander Disease. Kincaid was originally going to go to Disney World, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, the park has been shut down. Make-A-Wish […]
South County Fire Captain retires after 36 years of service
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff South County Fire Captain Tom Campbell wrapped up a 36-year career as a firefighter in Snohomish County on April 20. “I didn’t really see myself becoming a fulltime fireman, but I’m blessed to have been able to accomplish that and have it as my career,” said Campbell. “It provided […]
South County Fire community classes now available online
By Leslie Hynes | South County Public Information Officer South County Fire community outreach programs are going online during the COVID-19 outbreak. Virtual programs are free and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Offerings include: ACT First Aid: Learn three skills you can use to save a life in the first […]
South County Fire to host Scout Day Open House
SOUTH COUNTY FIRE | PRESS RELEASE Open house features activities to meet badge requirements South County Fire invites scouts, their families and the community to Scout Day on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at Mariner Fire Station 11, 12310 Meridian Ave. S., Everett. This fire station open house features activities to meet scout […]
South County Fire seeking volunteer firefighters
SOUTH COUNTY FIRE | PRESS RELEASE South County Fire is now accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter Support. This position provides support services at fire scenes such as air bottle refills and lighting using South County Fire’s AIR10 support truck. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community […]
3-Day Certification course at South County Fire
Learn how to help during a disaster Learn how to help during a disaster in a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course offered by South County Fire this spring. Following a major disaster, firefighters and other first responders may not be able to meet the heavy demand for their services. People will have to […]
South County Fire: Tips for a safe Thanksgiving
As you prepare your Thanksgiving meal, keep fire safety in mind. Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. NFPA and South County Fire offer the following safety tips to help avoid a Thanksgiving fire: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners candidate Q&A
By MARIO LOTMORE | Updated October 17, 2019 South County Fire is governed by a board of seven elected commissioners. Currently, the Board of Commissioners consists of two appointed Lynnwood City Council members and five Fire District 1 Commissioners. After a transition period, the voters of South County Fire will elect a board of seven […]
