South County Fire adopts new boundaries
EVERETT Wash., November 25, 2021 – New fire election district boundaries have been unanimously approved by the South County Fire Board of Commissioners to balance population based on the latest federal census counts as required by law. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and […]
South County Fire’s Guzman named State Fire Educator of the Year
South County Fire Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named Educator of the Year by the Washington Public Fire Educators. Throughout the pandemic, Guzman has led her team in finding innovative ways to continue to provide public education and outreach using video and online technology. The success of these programs has served as a […]
Free online ACT First Aid class on Nov 17
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 12, 2021 – In one hour, learn three lifesaving skills in South County Fire’s free online ACT First Aid class on Nov. 17, offered at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. ACT focuses on three first aid skills to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency before first […]
South County Fire seeks public input on redistricting proposal
South County Fire is seeking public comment on a plan to update fire commissioner election districts to address population changes identified in the 2020 census. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. Law requires election districts to be updated […]
Child Passenger Safety Week: Free class on car seats
EVERETT, Wash., September 19, 2021 — South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County encourage parents and caregivers to check their child’s car seat or booster to make sure their little one is riding safely during Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 19-25. The week is dedicated to educating parents and caregivers about the importance of […]
Parents urged to take precautions to prevent window falls
EVERETT, Wash., September 10, 2021 — South County Fire is urging parents and caregivers of young children to take precautions as injuries from child window falls are nearing record-setting levels in Snohomish County. “At least 10 window falls have occurred in Snohomish County since April – including three in the last week,” said Wendy Burchill, […]
South County Fire offers free online Kids Fire Camp
EVERETT, Wash., July 24, 2021 – South County Fire is offering a free online Kids Fire Camp featuring fun activities for families to do at home. Materials are posted online at www.southsnofire.org/firecamp so families can participate at their own pace. Camp includes hands-on activities to do as a family in conjunction with workbook activities for […]
Free “Fireworks Ban” yard signs available from South County Fire
Residents of South County Fire’s service area can order free fireworks ban yard signs online at www.southsnofire.org/fireworks. The deadline for orders is June 28, 9 a.m. Fireworks use is banned throughout southwest Snohomish County. Signs are available while supplies last for residents of the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated communities […]
Free online safety classes in June
South County Fire offers free online safety classes and programs to help you stay safe and sound. All classes are offered using Zoom and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Register in advance online at www.southsnofire.org/classes. Classes offered this month include: Child Car Seat Safety, June 2, 6 p.m., or June […]
South County Fire: Free online safety classes in May
South County Fire offers free online classes and programs to help you stay safe and sound. All classes are offered using Zoom and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Register in advance online at www.southsnofire.org/classes. Classes offered this month include: Child Car Seat Safety, May 5, 6 p.m., or May 19, […]
