Know the steps to save your loved one in cardiac arrest
It can happen suddenly, without warning – and knowing what to do if your loved one experiences cardiac arrest can have a large impact on their survival. “Cardiac arrest happens because of an electrical failure in the heart,” said South County Fire Battalion Chief of EMS Deanna Herbert. “The heart is unable to pump blood […]
South County educator Megan LeBlanc recognized for child passenger safety efforts
EVERETT—South County Fire’s Megan LeBlanc has accepted the 2025 Community Education Award from Snohomish County’s Target Zero Task Force. South County Fire partners with the Target Zero Task Force to improve driving safety on Washington roads. LeBlanc is a Fire and Life Safety Specialist at South County Fire. She’s also a child passenger safety technician […]
Lynnwood Mayor Hurst launches committee to counter ICE Activity
LYNNWOOD—At its Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, the Lynnwood City Council revised councilmember liaison assignments and approved an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Mayor George Hurst, inspired by a recent Cops and Clergy meeting, proposes forming a mayor’s committee of service providers—including LETI, Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, […]
Council to vote on No-Cost Embedded Health Worker Program for Lynnwood Residents
LYNNWOOD—For its upcoming Business Meeting on February 9, 2026, council will revise councilmember liaison assignments and vote of an Interlocal Agreement with South County Fire regarding an Embedded Health Worker program. Councilmembers serve as liaisons to various City boards and commissions and as the City’s representatives to outside agencies and organizations. The Council will update […]
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to retire
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman has announced his retirement after leading Snohomish County’s largest fire agency since 2024. “It has been nothing short of a privilege to watch this agency grow into a regional and national leader in emergency services,” Eastman said. “We strive to deliver exceptional care to our community while remaining accountable […]
Monday night fire at Lynnwood duplex kills one
LYNNWOOD—A man was found dead following a fire at a duplex in Lynnwood Monday night. Four people in the adjacent unit safely evacuated on their own. Firefighters were dispatched just after 8:30 p.m. to a fire at a two-story duplex in the 2800 block of 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. When crews arrived, they found […]
South County Fire swears in three new commissioners
EVERETT—South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners swore in three members, including one newly elected commissioner, during a meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Commissioner Joe Wankelman joins the board after being elected in November from District 1, which includes Mountlake Terrace, Brier, the Esperance community and portions of unincorporated southwest Snohomish County. Wankelman has 17 years […]
South County Fire honors community members for saving a pickleball player’s life in Edmonds
EVERETT—On Monday, January 5, South County Fire honored an off-duty firefighter and several other community members who leapt into action to save the life of a pickleball player at an Edmonds gym. The following community members were presented a Community Lifesaver Coin for their actions: On September 5, 2025, fellow pickleball players at Edmonds Harbor […]
Fatal Fire at The Martin at Meadowdale Displaces 20, Claims One Life in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—A woman was found dead following a fire at an apartment complex in Lynnwood on Sunday night. South County Firefighters also transported a man to a hospital for smoke inhalation. South County Firefighters were dispatched just before 11:40 p.m., December 28, to a fire at The Martin at Meadowdale—a two-story apartment complex in the 16000 block […]
South County Fire Public Hearing Notice: 2026 Budget and Benefit Charge
EVERETT—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 21 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2026. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Community members can attend in person or remotely using Zoom to learn […]
