As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office says it’s important to keep fire safety in mind to ensure a safe and joyful holiday. According to…
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Learn more about the benefit charge renewal from South County Fire
South County Fire invites voters to several upcoming opportunities to learn about the benefit charge renewal on the August primary ballot, according to a news release. South County Fire is…
South County Fire invites public to push-in ceremony
The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 17 at Lake…
Local governments want say in crafting Washington’s new wildfire protection rules
The last time the state Building Code Council crafted rules for protecting homes from the threat of wildfire, city and county officials criticized them as confusing, expensive and overreaching. Those…
Injuries send two to hospitals after fire Wednesday in Lake Ballinger area
Correcting address from Mountlake Terrace to Edmonds Two people were taken to local hospitals Wednesday afternoon after being injured as a result of a fire at an apartment complex near…
South County Fire hosts EMS Week open house
South County Fire is hosting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Avenue…
Firefighters rescue two dogs from Lynnwood house fire Tuesday
South County Fire firefighters rescued two dogs from a Lynnwood house fire Tuesday morning. Around 8 a.m., neighbors saw smoke coming from a Lynnwood home in the 7100 block of…
South County Fire to seek benefit charge renewal in Aug. 6 primary election
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners Tuesday night unanimously approved a ballot measure for voters to consider a 10-year renewal of a benefit charge to maintain fire and emergency…
From the state fire marshal’s office: Fire safety tips for preschoolers
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds parents and caregivers it is important to have a plan when there are children in your home, because during emergencies children sometimes need…
Eastman sworn in as South County Fire chief
Bob Eastman was sworn in as fire chief of South County Fire during the regional fire authority’s board of commissioners meeting Tuesday night. Eastman previously served as assistant chief. He…
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Be prepared with a home fire escape plan
Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and proactive planning, according to a news release. Fire can spread rapidly…
Reminder: Open house at Maplewood Fire Station March 14
Neighbors and community members are invited to meet local firefighters and learn hands-only CPR at Neighborhood Night at Maplewood Fire Station, according to a news release. South County Fire is…
That time again: change your clocks, change your batteries
Daylight savings time will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks will go ahead one hour; part of the twice-annual time change that affects Washington State….
Board of Fire Commissioners to hold public hearing on benefit charge renewal
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 19 to discuss a resolution to seek renewal of the benefit charge in the Aug. 6 primary…
Tips on matches and lighter safety from Washington State Fire Marshal
Children may be fascinated with fire and they may not understand the dangers associated with open flames, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office says. Matches and lighters pose a significant…
Lynnwood fire displaces 12, kills at least 5 cats
Two Lynnwood families were displaced in a large fire that occurred around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. South County Fire responded to reports of what was initially described as a kitchen fire…
Rowland reelected as South County Fire Board Chair
Micah Rowland will remain chair of the South County Fire Board of Commissioners for 2024. Commissioners reelected Rowland to lead the board during a meeting Jan. 16, according to a…
Two people displaced, six pets die in Meadowdale house fire Friday
Two people were displaced and six animals died as a result of a residential fire in the Meadowdale area Friday afternoon. According to South County Fire spokesperson Leslie Hynes, the…
Reminder: Community invited to Scout Day at the Fire Station Jan. 13
Scout groups and other community members from across Snohomish County are invited to a special Scout Day at the Fire Station from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Mariner…
Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office: Don’t neglect fire safety this holiday season
Thanksgiving makes the kitchen a gathering place for the family and the focal point of any home during the holiday season. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to provide…
South County Fire open house on Nov. 9
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Esperance Fire Station 20, 23009 88th Avenue West, Edmonds, according to a news…
State Fire Marshal’s Office: Clearing vegetation reduces fire risk
Dead vegetation around homes increases the potential for fires. Washington residents can make their own property, their neighborhood, and community much safer from fires by clearing vegetation away from your…
South County Fire to hold public hearings Oct. 17 on 2024 budget and benefit charge
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings Tuesday, Oct. 17 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2024, according to a…
South County Fire accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Support team
South County Fire is accepting applications for its Volunteer Firefighter Support team. Volunteer Firefighter Support team members drive and operate AIR15, a highly specialized emergency apparatus capable of refilling firefighter…
South County Fire celebrates Fire Prevention Week with open house Oct. 7
South County Fire will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a fire station open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Martha Lake Fire Station 21, 16819 13th Ave….