South County Firefighters Deployed to California Wildfires
EVERETT—A second team of South County firefighters deployed Friday to Southern California as part of a massive effort to contain several destructive wildfires. This team of four South County firefighters follows another team of four firefighters who left for California on Wednesday. They joined crews from other Snohomish County agencies including: The first team is […]
South County Fire maintains Protection Class 3 rating
EVERETT—South County Fire has maintained a Protection Class 3 rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). The rating, among the top 15% in the state, applies to communities served by South County Fire including Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. WSRB ratings range from Class 1 to […]
Cardiac Arrest Risk Increases During the Holidays
Firefighters urge everyone to learn and practice hands-only CPR to potentially save lives during the holiday season. Research shows more cardiac deaths occur in the U.S. on December 25 than on any other day of the year, followed by December 26 and January 1. South County Fire has an overall cardiac arrest survival rate twice […]
Southwest Recycling and Transfer station closed after explosion early Monday
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Service at the Southwest Recycling & Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace is currently closed due to an explosion inside a refuse transport container that took place at 10:35 a.m. today. No visitors or staff were hurt during the incident. Fire crews are currently on the scene due to heavy smoke and fumes. Solid […]
Driver dead after driving into Lynnwood apartment complex Tuesday morning
LYNNWOOD—A driver is dead after driving his SUV into the first floor of the Whispering Cedars Apartment complex in Lynnwood Tuesday morning. According to the Lynnwood Police Department, who are handling the investigation, no one in the building was injured. The incident took place around 12:35 a.m. on the 6500 block of 208th street when […]
South County Fire adopts $116 million 2025 budget
EVERETT—South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, November 19, to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2025. Residents of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) are expected to see little or no change to current tax rates. The $116 million operating budget funds current levels of emergency services and includes […]
Support 7 unveils new emergency response vehicle
LYNNWOOD—Support 7 unveiled its newest emergency response vehicle on Tuesday, November 12, which will support first responders, victims and families experiencing trauma by offering a safe space away from the elements, media and public eye. It will also provide access to critical services when disaster hits. The 2024 model RV has a Winnebago box with […]
South County Fire invites public to attend engine push-in ceremony
EVERETT—The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony Monday, October 21, 10 a.m. at Mariner Fire Station, 12310 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom dates back to the […]
South County Fire to hold Public Hearing on redistricting
EVERETT—South County Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing October 15 on a proposal for commissioner election redistricting. The proposal under consideration would update fire commissioner election districts to include annexations of the cities of Brier and Mountlake Terrace into the regional fire authority (RFA). Each city has a liaison to the board until voters […]
South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sept 21
LYNNWOOD—South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies, including natural disasters. Join us at the Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Life Center, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for […]
