Fairwinds Brighton Court annual Car Show raises $2,000 for South County Fire
LYNNWOOD—The Fairwinds Brighton Court annual charity Car Show was a resounding success Saturday, July 19, with hundreds attending and raising at least $2,000 for South County Fire. There was a total of 35 entries this year— a step up from last year’s 17 – from Camaros, to Bentleys, to Mustangs and more. “It was an […]
New fire engine going into service July 21 at Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station
LYNNWOOD—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, July 21, 9:30 a.m. at Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave W, Lynnwood. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom dates back […]
South County Fire Board Welcomes New Edmonds Liaison
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners welcomed William Morris to serve as the liaison from the City of Edmonds on Tuesday, June 17. Morris, an Edmonds police officer appointed by the city, is president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. Edmonds residents voted in April to annex into South County Fire, a regional fire authority […]
Nearly 40 women attend SC Fire’s Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop
EVERETT—Nearly 40 women interested in pursuing a career in the fire service gathered at South County Fire’s training grounds in Everett over the weekend for its Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop, where they engaged in hands-on activities like hauling hoses, prying open doors, climbing ladders, and practicing CPR. Demonstrations were led by female […]
Borrow a life jacket for free at Martha Lake and Lake Ballinger
LYNNWOOD—Life jacket loaner stations open on Friday, May 23, at Martha Lake County Park and Lake Ballinger Waterfront Park. These self-serve stations are stocked with life jackets for children and adults to use for free during park visits. “The aim is to increase life jacket use, raise awareness about water safety and prevent drowning,” explained […]
SC Fire holding Women in EMS and Fire Workshop
EVERETT–More than 50 women interested in careers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), firefighting and community service will participate in the Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop, held May 31 and June 1 at the South County Fire Training Center in Everett. Media members are invited to attend a portion of this event. The workshop […]
Two-alarm fire at Everett storage facility destroys 13 units
EVERETT—More than 60 firefighters from across south Snohomish County worked Monday evening to extinguish a storage facility fire in Everett that produced a thermal column seen for miles. Snohomish County Fire reports that firefighters were dispatched to Trojan Storage located at 13026 4th Ave. W in Everett just after 6:30 p.m. to find heavy fire […]
South County Fire Open House at Lake Serene Fire Station
LYNNWOOD—Everyone is invited to South County Fire’s Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station, meet your firefighters, and learn about the emergency services they provide in your neighborhood! Activities and information will include: Drop by the […]
South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate nearly double national average
A bigger focus on high-performance CPR is making southwest Snohomish County among the safest places in the United States to experience a cardiac arrest. New data shows South County Fire’s cardiac arrest survival rate1 is 71%, nearly double the national average. “Firefighters are very deliberately focused on providing the absolute best CPR for your loved […]
Vote YES on Prop 1, allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority
As a longtime resident of Lynnwood and a dedicated public safety community leader in South Snohomish County, I urge you to vote YES on Proposition 1, which will allow Edmonds to annex into the South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority. This critical step ensures Edmonds continues to receive the high-level fire and emergency […]
