Boeing donates $250,000 to support Spokane wildfire recovery
EVERETT — Boeing is donating $250,000 from its Charitable Trust to support recovery efforts for communities hit by wildfires in the Spokane and Eastern Washington areas. “Our thoughts are with the families and communities severely impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Spokane area,” said Jeff Shockey, Boeing executive vice president, Government Operations, Global Public […]
Snohomish County firefighters deploy to Eastern WA to assist in combatting devastating fires
SPOKANE—At least three Snohomish County firefighting agencies have deployed to Eastern Washington to assist in fighting the devastating fires that have scorched more than 8,000 acres and damaged more than 700 homes since Tuesday, August 4. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association there are currently three major, ongoing, fires in the Spokane area: the […]
One dead after house explosion and fire in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH — One person died Friday evening when an explosion destroyed a house in the City of Snohomish and left the structure too unstable for firefighters to enter, according to Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR). Fire units were dispatched to 3821 109th Ave. SE shortly after 7:23 p.m. following reports of a loud boom […]
SCF and SRFR responds to swift water rescue
SNOHOMISH—South County Fire District 4, Snohomish Regional Fire Authority, and Valley Fire made a swift water rescue after a 39-year-old man ran into the Pilchuck River in Snohomish Monday evening. South County Fire District 4 was dispatched to a swift water rescue at 12210 Debuque Road last night around 7:24 p.m. following reports of a […]
Two dead in Wednesday evening trailer fire in Maltby
MALTBY—Two people are dead from a fifth-wheel trailer fire that took place on the 9000 block of 212th Street Southeast in Woodinville on Wednesday evening. The identities of the victims have not yet been made public, and the cause of the investigation is still under investigation. The Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) responded to […]
Mill Creek mayor demands South County Fire make do on its promise and return staffing
EVERETT—Mill Creek Mayor Brian Holtzclaw addressed the South County Fire Board of Commissioners Wednesday demanding they make do on their promise and return the Station 76 Medic to Mill Creek after being transferred to Martha Lake without proper due process and despite contractual obligation. In 2021 the City was faced with a tough decision to […]
Mill Creek is furious with South County Fire for lack of transparency and broken promises
MILL CREEK—Both Mill Creek residents and Mill Creek City Council are furious with South County Fire for violating its contract and relocating Station 76 staff to Martha Lake with little to no communication or public outreach. The South County Fire Board of Commissioners is set to continue the discussion at its upcoming board meeting scheduled for […]
Driver and passengers safe after fire engulfs transit bus
SNOHOMISH—The driver of a Community Transit bus and all three passengers escaped injury today, after a fire that started in the front overhead area spread to engulf the interior of the bus traveling within the north end of the City of Snohomish. Just before 7 a.m., Friday, May 16, Snohomish County Fire District #4 responded […]
Officers rescue motorist who drove car into Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS—A Deputy working for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and an Officer with the Lake Stevens Police Department rescued a man who drove his vehicle into Lake Stevens Friday at the North Cove boat launch. At 10:48 AM this morning, Snohomish County 911 received a report of a vehicle that had driven into Lake […]
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 […]
