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…
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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 August 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…
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…
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…
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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….
Outdoor burning ban to be lifted Wednesday for unincorporated Snohomish County
Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, the Snohomish County fire marshal will lift the outdoor burn ban effective Wednesday, Sept….
Outdoor burn ban downgraded to allow recreational fires
Due to recent rain and moist weather conditions, recent fire danger has lessened. As a result, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office has downgraded its outdoor burn ban to allow…
Fire safety during Labor Day weekend gatherings
OLYMPIA – As we come to the end of August and with Labor Day just around the corner, Washingtonians are enjoying the last few days of summer. Plans may include…
State fire marshal’s office: Fire safety for people with disabilities
A report published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2022 estimated that physical disabilities was a factor in an average of 460 home fire deaths in the years 2015-2019,…
Fire at Nile Country Club in Mountlake Terrace causes $60K damage Sunday
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in the clubhouse at the Nile Country Club in Mountlake Terrace Sunday afternoon, South County Fire said. Crews were dispatched around 12:20 p.m. When firefighters…
PUD linemen receive General Manager’s Life Saving Award for actions during Brier fire
Four Snohomish County PUD linemen received the General Manager’s Life Saving Award for quick actions that likely saved lives and property threatened by a Brier house fire. The award was…
County issues complete outdoor burn ban as of Aug. 22
Due to the continued fire danger risk and shared resources assisting with wildland fire efforts in Washington state, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban…
State insurance commissioner offers advice for wildfire damage claims
A hot, dry summer has opened the door for another intense wildfire season in Washington state. Whether your home is in the city, the suburbs or a rural area, your…
Reminder: County burning ban in effect during red flag warnings
Due to ongoing high fire danger, Snohomish County announced a reminder of existing red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. During a red flag warning, all fires including…
South County Fire invites families to free Kids Fire Camps in August
South County Fire is hosting free pop-up Kids Fire Camps in southwest Snohomish County this summer. Kids ages 3 and up are invited to be a safety hero and join…
Attorney has plans to transform former Alfy’s Pizza property into office space
For decades, Alfy’s Pizza fed and entertained hungry patrons from its quirky 1978-era building at 4820 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. A generation of kids, teens and families made the…
Fundraiser launched for survivor of Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire
The family of a woman who survived the July 3 Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire that took the lives of her mother and sister has created a GoFundMe fundraiser on her behalf….
Two women die in Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire Monday night
Two women died in a townhouse fire in Mountlake Terrace late Monday night. “Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 10:20 p.m. reporting large flames visible at the Lake Village Condominiums…