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 […]
Snohomish County fire agencies innovate to preserve PPE
by South County Fire As first responders nationwide cope with scarce supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), Snohomish County fire agencies are finding innovative ways to preserve PPE and protect firefighters. Agencies across the county have now added ultraviolet (UV) light units and electrostatic cleaners to their arsenal of tools used to fight COVID-19. UV […]
Two homes damaged by fire in Mountlake Terrace
by South County Fire | Press release Two homes damaged by fire in Mountlake Terrace Damages estimated to be in excess of $600,000 Six residents displaced, no injuries Mountlake Terrace, April 17, 2020 — No one was injured in a two-alarm fire that caused more than $600,000 damage to two homes in Mountlake Terrace early […]
Hovis named Interim Fire Chief as Dahl retires after 34 years of Service
By Leslie Hynes, Public Information Officer | South County Fire March 31, 2020 – South County Fire Chief Doug Dahl is retiring today after nearly 34 years in the fire service. Dahl spent all but the early years of his fire service career in south Snohomish County. In 1986, after graduating from Mountlake Terrace High […]
Scout Day Postponed
By Leslie Hynes | South County Fire South County Fire is postponing the Scout Day event that was scheduled for Saturday, March 14. The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We opted to cancel the event out of an abundance of caution given the evolving novel coronavirus situation. Scout groups and […]
South County Fire to host Scout Day Open House
SOUTH COUNTY FIRE | PRESS RELEASE Open house features activities to meet badge requirements South County Fire invites scouts, their families and the community to Scout Day on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at Mariner Fire Station 11, 12310 Meridian Ave. S., Everett. This fire station open house features activities to meet scout […]
South County Fire seeking volunteer firefighters
SOUTH COUNTY FIRE | PRESS RELEASE South County Fire is now accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter Support. This position provides support services at fire scenes such as air bottle refills and lighting using South County Fire’s AIR10 support truck. Volunteer Firefighter Support personnel also assist with community outreach, prevention education and community […]
3-Day Certification course at South County Fire
Learn how to help during a disaster Learn how to help during a disaster in a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course offered by South County Fire this spring. Following a major disaster, firefighters and other first responders may not be able to meet the heavy demand for their services. People will have to […]
Neighborhood Night Open House
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Brier Fire Station 18, 21206 Poplar Way, Brier. Drop by the fire station any time between 5:30 and 7 p.m. for this free event. Meet the firefighters, learn about emergency services and programs in your neighborhood and find out how […]
