South County Board of Fire Commissioners adopts $110 million budget
EVERETT, Wash., November 22, 2023—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, to adopt a balanced budget that funds emergency services operations for 2024. The nearly $110 million operating budget funds current levels of emergency services and includes a 1% increase in both the fire and EMS property tax […]
South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission providing lifesaving Narcan kits
For the second time this year, South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission are partnering to prevent opioid-related deaths by providing 200 free Narcan kits in Southwest Snohomish County. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose. So far in 2023, over 200 people have died from opioid overdoses in Snohomish County. […]
Letter-to-Editor: South County Union Firefighters endorse Derek Daniels and Mike Fearnehough
South County Union Firefighters endorse Derek Daniels and Mike Fearnehough as commissioners in the South County Fire Authority election. Each of these gentlemen have shown their support to our members by their actions and have served the community with honor. Their accomplishments include bringing three cities formally into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA), settling a […]
Public invited to Esperance Fire Station open house by South County Fire
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Esperance Fire Station 20, 23009 88th Ave W., Edmonds. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event to meet your firefighters and learn how to keep your family safer, including: * Home fire escape […]
South County Fire hosts Emergency Preparedness Expo November 4
South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies at an Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Church, 19820 Scriber Lake Rd, Lynnwood. This free event will include activities for all ages to learn lifesaving skills […]
South County Fire to hold Budget hearings on October 17
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 17, 2023, on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2024. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. and can be attended remotely or in person at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. For instructions on […]
Free car seat checks to kick off Child Passenger Safety Week
To celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids and South County Fire will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19. A limited supply of free car seats will be available for families who need assistance. This event requires registration at www.southsnofire.org/carseats. Nearly half of child car seats […]
Firefighters from South County Fire to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash. September 5, 2023—Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, at 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. All are welcome to attend. The backdrop for the ceremony will be the 9/11 Memorial built around a 1-ton […]
South County Fire offers free disaster preparedness training
Learn how to prepare for a disaster by attending a free program from South County Fire this fall: Disaster Preparedness for Families This online class on Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m., will provide a basic introduction to preparedness including an overview of local hazards, how to start a family preparedness kit, steps to create a family […]
Toddler injured in window fall at Lynnwood apartment
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—A toddler was seriously injured after falling out an open second-floor window at a Lynnwood apartment complex Friday afternoon. South County Fire responded around 4:45 p.m. to the apartment in the 20900 block of 44th Ave.W. It appeared a screen on an open window gave way under the child’s weight and […]
