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 […]
Where to find Fire/EMS annexation information for Mill Creek residents

Mill Creek, Wash., April 18, 2022 – Mill Creek voters will see Proposition 1 on their Special Election ballots. Prop. 1 asks voters to consider annexing to South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (South County Fire). The City’s current contract for fire and emergency medical service is coming to an end this […]
Op-Ed: IAFF Local 1828 supports annexation into South County Fire

On behalf of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1828, I am writing to express our strong support for the City of Mill Creek’s Proposition Number 1, aka annexation into South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA on the April 26, 2022, Special Election ballot. The union, city and fire authority have worked […]
South County Fire shares tips to keep roadways safe

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and South County Fire encourages drivers and passengers to help keep roadways safe from preventable crashes by following these tips: Put away your phone if you don’t need it for navigation. Use features on your phone that turn off notifications while driving. Use hands-free features (but only if they […]
What you need to know about the annexation of Mill Creek into South County Fire

MILL CREEK, Wash., April 11, 2022 – The Mill Creek City Council unanimously passed resolution 2022-631 at a Public Hearing Tuesday, February 22, which allows voter’s the opportunity to decide annexation of the city into South County Fire on their upcoming April 26 Special Election ballot. South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority […]
Daleway Park shooting victim innocently caught in the crossfire

LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 9, 2022 – The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the victim in the Tuesday’s shooting incident at Daleway Park as 70-year-old Lynnwood resident Carl W. Bridgmon. The manner of death has been ruled a Homicide. According to a statement released by the family, Bridgmon loved to sit and have his […]
Rain forecasted for Snohomish County weather this week

LNNWOOD, Wash., March 13, 2022 – The National Weather Service forecasts rain for Snohomish County this week throughout the county. Daily temperatures will be warmer this week and are expected to fluctuate between 38°F (only on Wednesday night) to 51°F going into the weekend. For Last week’s forecast click here. Upcoming Weather Forecast (Mar 13 to Mar 20) for […]
Micah Rowland appointed to South County Fire Board of Commissioners

Micah Rowland has been appointed to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners. Rowland was the board’s unanimous choice to fill the vacant fire commissioner seat in Election District 4 in the Mariner/Lake Stickney area. He was one of three candidates interviewed for the position during the board’s Feb. 18 regular meeting. “We are pleased […]
Beloved Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander to retire in March

MUKILTEO, Wash., February 9, 2022 – Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander has served the residents of Mukilteo for the last 7 years. He started with the City in March of 2015, with more than 30 years of experience. Before he came to Mukilteo, he had served as an emergency medical services director in Kansas City. […]
County seeks public input for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Snohomish County is seeking public input to inform a vision for the county’s future to be utilized in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update will guide growth, preservation, and development in Snohomish County over a 20-year planning horizon. To aid in the creation of the […]