Terri Fitzgerald promoted to South County Fire chief
EVERETT—South County Fire is celebrating the promotion of Battalion Chief Terri Fitzgerald, the agency’s first-ever female chief officer. Fitzgerald has worked nearly 30 years in the fire service, beginning her career in 1995 as a volunteer for Chelan County Fire District 1. She joined South County Fire as a firefighter/paramedic in 2003, later promoting to […]
County Council Approves Broadband Expansion Projects in Index and Verlot
Today the Snohomish County Council approved contracts with Ziply Fiber to expand broadband access in and around the Town of Index and unincorporated area of Verlot. These projects will bring service to approximately 622 locations in Index and 341 locations in Verlot which are currently unserved by broadband. “As co-chair of the County Broadband Action […]
Deputies, Fire Rescue and SAR Respond to Third Drowning at Eagle Falls This YearÂ
INDEX—Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sky Valley Fire and Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a drowning near Eagle Falls around 6:40 p.m. Thursday, July 4. A 24-year-old male was swimming in the water with another male. Both males were pulled under the current and the 24-year-old did not resurface. A Fire Rescue swimmer dove into the […]
15th reported window fall this year in Snohomish County
EVERETT—On July 2, around 5:30 p.m., South County firefighters responded to another child window fall. A 5-year-old girl fell from a 2nd story window at a townhome in south Everett, onto grass below. The child appeared to have minor injuries and was transported her to Providence Regional Medical Center. South County Fire is reminding everyone […]
Window falls by children now double in Snohomish County
South County firefighters responded to a 4-year-old girl seriously injured in a fall from a third story window in Lynnwood over the weekend. This is the 14th reported window fall in Snohomish County this year, including eight falls in the month of June. This is well above the typical average of eight reported window falls […]
Multiagency operation results in seizure high-powered firearms and drugs
SEATTLE—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) with other law enforcement agencies, conducted an arrest operation that led to the seizure of multiple high-powered firearms and methamphetamine. On June 19, detectives from SRDTF conducted an arrest operation and executed a search warrant in the 5500 block of S. 129th Street in Seattle. They were assisted by […]
Snohomish County breaks ground on SR-530 Broadband Project
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, joined by Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring, Chief Marketing Officer for Ziply Fiber Mike Doherty, and Executive Director for Sno-Isle Libraries Lois Langer Thompson broke ground on the SR-530 Broadband Project Wednesday, June 26, which will provide more than 4,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions with vital broadband access. “Broadband […]
Fireworks Fizzle, Safety Sizzles: Mukilteo’s Ban for Brighter Nights
MUKILTEO—The upcoming Independence Day holiday brings with it the excitement of celebration and the age-old tradition of fireworks displays. However, in Mukilteo ordinance (MMC 8.04.020) prohibits the sale, use, and discharge of fireworks within the city limits. The city ordinance, MMC 8.04.020, states that the use of fireworks is prohibited within Mukilteo’s city limits. This […]
Dozens of women gained hands-on training at Future Women in EMS & Fire workshop
EVERETT—More than 30 Snohomish County women spent the weekend climbing ladders, handling hoses, forcing doors and learning the basics of emergency medical care during the Future Women in EMS and Fire workshop that was held at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett on June 22 and 23. More than 70 women applied for […]
South County Fire offers free fireworks ban yard signs
Free “fireworks ban” yard signs are available from South County Fire to help spread the word that fireworks are illegal in southwest Snohomish County. Fireworks use is illegal throughout South County Fire’s service area: Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Yard signs will be available for residents to pick […]
