Lynnwood man dies in mobile home fire
By South County Fire Lynnwood, Wash., Oct. 7, 2020 — A man died in a mobile home fire in Lynnwood last night. Two other residents – a man and a woman – safely escaped. They went to a neighbor’s house to call 911 to report the fire in the 3800 block of 164th Street SW. […]
Family of six safely escapes duplex fire thanks to smoke alarms
Family of six safely escapes duplex fire thanks to smoke alarmsBy Leslie Hynes | South County Fire | Republished by Lynnwood Times Lynnwood, Wash., August 27, 2020 — A family of six safely escaped a duplex fire north of Lynnwood early this morning after being awakened by their smoke alarms. The fire was reported at […]
Family, community, and a desire to serve propelled new fire chief Thad Hovis to position
Family, community, and a desire to serve propelled new fire chief Thad Hovis to positionBy Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff In late January, Thad Hovis, then the Assistant Chief of Operations at South County Fire, received a call with news all the way down from the CDC. The first known positive COVID-19 patient had […]
Thad Hovis named Chief of South County Fire
By South County Fire | Press Release The South County Fire Board of Commissioners has selected Thad Hovis to serve as Fire Chief of the regional fire authority. Hovis was sworn-in last night during a board meeting held via teleconference. A 25-year fire service veteran, Hovis has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since the […]
South County Fire offers free online Kids Fire Camp
South County Fire is offering a free online Kids Fire Camp next week. Families can register online at www.southsnofire.org/firecamp and subscribe to receive daily emails during Fire Camp Week — July 13-17. Materials will also be posted online so families can participate at their own pace throughout the summer. Camp includes fun hands-on activities to […]
South County Fire to hold July 7 public hearing on benefit charge
By South County Fire | Press Release Net result would be $1.3 million savings for taxpayers The Board of Fire Commissioners for South County Fire will hold a public hearing July 7 on a resolution asking voters to consider a benefit charge during the November General Election. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. and will […]
South County Fire holds parade for 3-year-old Lynnwood boy
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Staff On May 19, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and South County Fire honored Eli Kincaid, 3, with a parade of South County Fire vehicles. Kincaid suffers from Alexander Disease. Kincaid was originally going to go to Disney World, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, the park has been shut down. Make-A-Wish […]
Celebrate EMS Week
By Leslie Hynes | South County Fire, Public Information Officer South County Fire is celebrating Emergency Medical Services Week online this year. “Since we can’t invite you to your neighborhood fire station for our EMS Week Open House, we are having a virtual open house on our website to showcase the services your firefighters provide,” […]
South County Fire Captain retires after 36 years of service
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff South County Fire Captain Tom Campbell wrapped up a 36-year career as a firefighter in Snohomish County on April 20. “I didn’t really see myself becoming a fulltime fireman, but I’m blessed to have been able to accomplish that and have it as my career,” said Campbell. “It provided […]
South County Fire community classes now available online
By Leslie Hynes | South County Public Information Officer South County Fire community outreach programs are going online during the COVID-19 outbreak. Virtual programs are free and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Offerings include: ACT First Aid: Learn three skills you can use to save a life in the first […]
