South County Fire is asking voters to consider a benefit charge coupled with a lower fire levy during the November 3rd General Election. Fire Commissioners intend to set the benefit charge at a rate that will reduce property tax revenue by $1.3 million next year.

With in-person education programs not possible, Safe Kids Snohomish County and South County Fire are offering options for parents to learn virtually. 

These online programs help parents check child car seats and correct common mistakes that can save a child’s life.

The South County Fire Board of Commissioners has selected Thad Hovis to serve as Fire Chief of the regional fire authority. He was sworn-in on Tuesday night, August 4th, during a board meeting held via teleconference.

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.

South County Fire offers a free online Kids Fire Academy starting Tuesday, March 24th.

Every weekday, a new activity will be posted on the website with a video, activity or worksheet to complete. At the end of each week, kids earn a special Fire Safety Award for completing all activities.

South County Fire received clean financial and accountability audits in the first review conducted by the Washington State Auditor since the regional fire authority was established in 2017.

Thirteen South County Fire and Rescue recruits graduated from the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy in a ceremony on Thursday, December 19th.

They will will now complete three weeks of additional fire and emergency medical operations training before working in neighborhool fire stations.

After a five month candidate search, on October 25th, South County Fire announced that three finalists have been selected for the position of Fire Chief.

The Fire Chief position has been open since former Fire Chief Bruce Stedman took medical leave and subsequently retired.