Firefighting
Mill Creek home damaged by fire; no injuries
MILL CREEK -- No one was home at a house that caught fire in Mill Creek about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Neighbors reported smoke coming from the eaves of the home in the 3100 block of 138th Street SE, said Autumn Waite, spokeswoman for Snohomish County Fire District 7.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Local News
Watch Monroe firefighter attempt record run
MONROE -- People are invited to watch a Snohomish County firefighter aim to beat a world record next week.Fire District 1 firefighter Tony Robinson, 44, of Monroe, is a lifelong runner.About seven years ago, he started doing one-mile runs in full firefighting gear, he said.
Date: 05/24/2012 | Local News
A fire crew of neighbors
On Hat Island, firefighters volunteer for the love of it
Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News
2 volunteer firefighters accused of misusing money
WARM BEACH -- Two volunteer firefighters are expected to resign after reportedly spending thousands of labor group dollars in inappropriate ways.The money belonged to the North County Volunteer Firefighter Association, an organization funded primarily by member dues, not tax dollars.
Date: 05/16/2012 | Local News
Better weather brings return of wildfire risk
MONROE -- Fire crews are asking homeowners to think about wildfire prevention before summer.Western Washington isn't immune to wildfire, Monroe fire Capt. Ron Adams said. This time of year is when the grass starts to dry out and the winds kick up.
Date: 05/14/2012 | Local News
Mukilteo considers fire service partnership
MUKILTEO -- City officials are mulling the idea of a contract for fire protection service.Snohomish County Fire District 1 recently floated the idea during routine talks with Mukilteo, Mayor Joe Marine said.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Local News
Marysville house fire displaces 3 people
MARYSVILLE -- Three people were displaced Thursday after a house fire in Marysville.The fire broke out about 11:50 a.m. in the 6800 block of 49th Place NE, off of 67th Avenue NE, Marysville Fire Marshal Tom Maloney said.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Local News
Fire in Lynnwood laundry room deemed arson
LYNNWOOD -- A fire in a Lynnwood laundry room on Wednesday was ruled an arson.The fire was intentionally set about 3:30 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 20100 block of 66th Place W., officials said.The fire was quickly extinguished. Damage was estimated at $550.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Local News
Lynnwood may team with Fire District 1
LYNNWOOD -- City leaders are seriously considering a contract for fire protection service.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Local News
EvCC honors two distinguished alumni
EVERETT -- Two Everett notables were honored last week for devoting their lives to protecting the community.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Local News
Fire authority could affect taxes
A regional fire authority in south Snohomish County wouldn't just change the name of the fire trucks rolling up to an emergency.It would alter the way property taxes are drawn, and how cities budget for services.
Date: 04/17/2012 | Need to Know
Firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain
KENT -- Firefighters in Kent rescued 13 ducklings that fell into a storm drain.Kent Fire spokesman Don Barberie says a passer-by stopped at the department's Easthill fire station Tuesday to report the ducklings' plight.
Date: 04/11/2012 | Northwest
South Whidbey fire district seeks levy increase
FREELAND -- South Whidbey Fire and EMS plans a community meeting on Thursday to discuss a possible levy lid increase.The fire district now draws 61 cents per $1,000 of property value, Fire Chief Rusty Palmer said.
Date: 04/11/2012 | Local News
Public job cuts damage education, safety
WASHINGTON -- Yes, the economy's growing, the unemployment rate is inching down and America is feeling a little bit better about itself. But don't think for a minute that all the lost jobs aren't still taking a severe toll all across this nation -- especially all the chopped government...
Date: 04/05/2012 | Nation & World
Cooking fire damages a Marysville home
MARYSVILLE -- Three people were displaced Wednesday night after a fire in a Marysville home.The cooking fire started roughly around 6 p.m. in a kitchen in the 6400 block of 61st Street NE, said Scott Goodale, a battalion chief with the Marysville Fire District.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Local News
Safety, jobs at issue in Bothell annexation
BOTHELL -- The paramedics at Fire Station 22 must be feeling rather popular these days.For the second time in six months, their jobs seem to be the most hotly debated issue facing Bothell-area voters.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Local News
Learn about fire prevention sprinklers
EVERETT -- The public is invited to participate in a fire prevention sprinklers demonstration in south Everett on Tuesday.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Local News
Stanwood outsources fire, EMS operations
STANWOOD -- Starting April 1, the North County Regional Fire Authority will provide fire and emergency medical services in Stanwood city limits.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
Fire damages Camano house
CAMANO ISLAND -- A house fire on Camano Island on Monday night apparently started in the garage, officials said.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
No injuries in fire under Granite Falls bridge
GRANITE FALLS -- No injuries were reported after a large fire broke out underneath a bridge near Granite Falls on Monday.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Local News
Alarming trend
As fire protection costs rise, agencies rethink how it works
Date: 03/15/2012 | Need to Know
Glass artist completes Camano fire station artwork
CAMANO ISLAND -- Glass artist Jack Archibald recently installed at the newly remodeled fire station at Terry's Corner his latest donation of glass windows.The artwork, "Wheels Rumbling," is the fourth in a series for Camano Island Fire Department.
Date: 03/14/2012 | Local News
Everett firefighters place at stairclimb challenge
Everett firefighters were among the top finishers at this year's Scott Firefighter Stairclimb.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Sirens
Front Porch: Firefighters drill
Firefighters drillEverett firefighters will practice navigating their way through a smoke-filled vacant waterfront building during four days of training set to begin Tuesday.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Local News
Stanwood contracts with regional fire authority
STANWOOD -- The city of Stanwood has joined a host of other Snohomish County communities that contract for fire protection service.
Date: 03/10/2012 | Local News
What Obama's visit cost
The tally of police, fire staff for the president's trip to Everett
Date: 03/05/2012 | Need to Know
Firefighters plan fundraiser at Tips game to support stairclimb challenge
EVERETT -- Local firefighters are hosting a fundraiser at tonight's Everett Silvertips game at Comcast Arena.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Local News
Fire District 7 asks to resume merger talks with Fire District 1
Two of Snohomish County's largest fire districts may revisit the idea of merging.
Date: 02/28/2012 | Local News
Five hurt in blast at Edmonds construction site expected to recover
EDMONDS -- Investigators now believe two separate blasts made up the fiery explosion that injured five people on Thursday at an Edmonds-area water treatment plant.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Local News
5 badly burned in blast
A propane tank explodes at an Edmonds construction site
Date: 02/23/2012 | Local News
Fire causes $50,000 in damage to Snohomish-area home
SNOHOMISH -- A kitchen fire caused about $50,000 in damage to a house in the Snohomish area on Wednesday afternoon.
Date: 02/23/2012 | Local News
Don’t text 911 in an emergency in Snohomish County
You can't text 911 for help in Snohomish County.
Date: 02/23/2012 | Local News
Lynnwood hopes to cut fire costs by teaming up with Fire District 1
LYNNWOOD -- The Lynnwood Fire Department and Snohomish County Fire District 1 may combine some services.Officials with both agencies say they haven't discussed a merger yet, but they also haven't ruled out the possibility.
Date: 02/21/2012 | Local News
A sacrifice remembered
25th anniversary of firefighter Gary Parks' death marked
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
House fire kills 1 in Arlington
ARLINGTON -- One person was found dead Wednesday in a house fire in Arlington.The fire broke out about 1:30 p.m. at a house in the 18600 block of Silverleaf Place NE, city spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Local News
Photo illustration honors lost firefighter
Marysville firefighters have shared with us a piece of art that's important to them.
Date: 02/13/2012 | Sirens
With too little evidence to solve case, EvCC fatal arson investigation is in limbo
EVERETT -- Wally Friesen knows what it is like to lose a friend.That's what happened in July 1999, when Everett police officer Brian DiBucci died in an on-duty fall from the U.S. 2 trestle.
Date: 02/12/2012 | Local News
Arson death haunts survivors
25 years later, family and comrades remember firefighter
Date: 02/12/2012 | Local News
Arson suspected at auto lot
Fire causes heavy damage to building on Broadway
Date: 02/10/2012 | Local News
Marysville firefighters will race up stairs to fight cancer
MARYSVILLE -- They honor a lost friend and share his story.They also race up 69 flights of stairs, aiming to beat last year's times -- and each other.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Local News
SnoCo Five-Oh: Tuesday barn fire in Snohomish
A small barn caught fire in the Snohomish area on Tuesday afternoon, and the smoke could be seen from town.
Date: 02/08/2012 | Sirens
2-alarm fire burns home in Monroe
MONROE -- A stubborn two-alarm fire in Monroe on Friday afternoon apparently started in a carport and spread into a home.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Local News
House fire near Silver Lake ruled an accident
EVERETT -- A house fire Friday that resulted in serious injuries for two people near Silver Lake has been ruled an accident.
Date: 02/02/2012 | Local News
2 seriously burned in house fire near Silver Lake
EVERETT -- Two people were seriously burned Friday afternoon when a house caught fire in the Silver Lake area.The fire was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at a manufactured home in the 11900 block of Nels Peter Road, just west of the lake.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Local News
Off-duty firefighter killed in Camano Island crash
CAMANO ISLAND -- A local firefighter and father of three was killed Wednesday night after his truck crashed on Camano Island.Matthew J. Roodzant, 37, of Camano Island, was off-duty when his pickup went through a guardrail and struck a tree, according to a Washington State Patrol memo.
Date: 01/26/2012 | Local News
Everett blaze traced to faulty fixture
EVERETT -- A house fire in north Everett on Saturday morning was caused by a faulty fluorescent light fixture, officials said.
Date: 01/24/2012 | Local News
Risen from the ashes
Mukilteo's Mormons celebrate new church (gallery)
Date: 01/22/2012 | Local News
Brier garage fire displaces 2, causes $200,000 in damage
BRIER -- A garage fire displaced two people and caused more than $200,000 damage in Brier on Friday morning.The fire was reported just after 8:30 a.m. in the 21500 block of Elm Drive, said Leslie Hynes, spokeswoman for Snohomish County Fire District 1.
Date: 01/21/2012 | Local News
Everett couple keeps office mail moving between fire stations
EVERETT -- Twice a week, the Footes cover 42 miles worth of fire stations.
Date: 01/19/2012 | Local News
Fire battled at Maltby-area storage facility
MALTBY -- Crews were on the scene of a three-alarm fire for hours on Thursday afternoon at a storage facility in the Maltby area.The fire was reported around 1 p.m. in the 21600 block of W. Bostian Way, south of Maltby.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
Bothell won't participate in south county regional fire authority
BOTHELL -- The city of Bothell has decided not to participate in talks over forming a regional fire authority in south Snohomish County.
Date: 01/10/2012 | Local News
Mukilteo firefighters get grant for new airpacks
MUKILTEO -- Firefighters in Mukilteo should breathe more safely at their next big blaze.The fire department recently received a $190,260 grant for new air packs, assistant chief Brian McMahan said.
Date: 01/10/2012 | Local News
Everett asks agency to dismiss firefighters union ruling
EVERETT -- The city of Everett has asked a state labor-management agency to toss out its ruling that city officials refused to bargain with the firefighters union.
Date: 01/07/2012 | Local News
Data-sharing tool gives firefighters the advantage
MONROE -- Firefighters in east Snohomish County soon will have a digital advantage over the unseen dangers that can lurk inside burning buildings.
Date: 01/07/2012 | Local News
Four District 1 firefighters could lose their jobs
EVERETT -- Four firefighters from Snohomish County Fire District 1 have been given notices that they could be laid off as early as Feb. 15.
Date: 01/07/2012 | Local News
Don't let dry Christmas trees become fire hazard
Any moment now, your Christmas tree could become a torch.Many trees were cut in the fall, and they've been drying out ever since, Mukilteo Assistant Fire Chief Brian McMahan said.
Date: 01/03/2012 | Local News
Hydrant locations can make fighting fires on Highway 99 chaotic
EVERETT -- Along the stretch of Highway 99 between Everett and Lynnwood, even the tiniest wisps of smoke can make a mess of traffic.Piecemeal property development in the area means fire hydrant placement can be erratic.
Date: 12/31/2011 | Local News
Federal grants help North County firefighters
GETCHELL -- Fire chiefs from throughout north Snohomish County shared some good news earlier this month.
Date: 12/28/2011 | Local News
3 rescued as blaze damages old church building in Startup
STARTUP -- Firefighters rescued three people on Christmas Day from a fire at an old church building in the Startup area.
Date: 12/27/2011 | Local News
3 puppies saved from Mill Creek-area blaze; overheated tree to blame
MILL CREEK -- Three puppies were rescued from their Mill Creek-area home Sunday night after a Christmas tree fire.The fire was reported about 7:45 p.m. the 13800 block of Silver Firs Drive, said Leslie Hynes, spokeswoman for Snohomish County Fire District 1.
Date: 12/27/2011 | Local News
Everett settles firefighters' lawsuit over asbestos exposure
EVERETT -- The city of Everett has settled a lawsuit with firefighters by agreeing to pay for lifetime medical monitoring for potential asbestos-related health problems.The settlement allows the city to avoid paying out millions of dollars.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Local News
State agency sides with Everett firefighters in complaint against city on overtime
EVERETT -- The state Public Employment Relations Commission has ruled against the city of Everett for refusing to bargain with the firefighters union over the past two years about issues surrounding workload and overtime.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Local News
Fire causes $80,000 in damage to Marysville home
MARYSVILLE -- A house fire caused about $80,000 in damage in Marysville on Thursday afternoon.The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. in the 1100 block of Marine Drive, Marysville Fire Marshal Tom Maloney said. The house was in flames when crews arrived.
Date: 12/15/2011 | Local News
Index fire chief to stay on
The fire chief in Index won't change after all.This summer, Chief Michael Fitzgerald put in his six-month resignation notice. Fitzgerald also works full-time as a fire captain and fire marshal in Monroe.
Date: 12/15/2011 | Sirens
Lynnwood firefighters help food bank
LYNNWOOD -- Lynnwood firefighters donated $1,000 to the Lynnwood Food Bank to help them get through the busy holiday season.The firefighters volunteer at the food bank year-round, but the bank always needs extra help this time of year, paramedic and firefighter David Matthews said.
Date: 12/13/2011 | Local News
Emergency crews aid burn victim at Boeing
EVERETT -- A Boeing contract worker was hospitalized Monday after being burned in an industrial accident at the Everett plant, officials said.
Date: 12/12/2011 | Local News
Camano Island needs volunteer firefighters
CAMANO ISLAND -- Camano Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for new volunteer firefighters.The next fire academy starts in January, Assistant Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan said.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Local News
Fire at Monroe store ruled an accident
MONROE -- A Wednesday night fire at the Staples store on U.S. 2 in Monroe was ruled an accident.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
Fire burns barn in Clearview
CLEARVIEW -- A smoky barn fire was reported in Clearview on Thursday morning.The fire was reported just after 10 a.m. in the 10200 block 180th Street SE, east of Highway 9.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
Fire damages commercial building in Monroe
MONROE -- A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday night at the Staples along U.S. 2 in Monroe.The fire was reported about 6:30 p.m., officials said. It apparently started near the building's heating system. Damage mostly was limited to the roof.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
Woodway house fire caused by electrical problem in Christmas tree
WOODWAY -- A house fire in Woodway on Wednesday afternoon caused more than $100,000 in damage.The fire started with an electrical problem in an artificial Christmas tree, officials said. It was reported about 12:30 p.m. in the 23700 block of 112th Place W.
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
Honoring a piece of history
A World Trade Center beam is part of Edmonds memorial
Date: 12/06/2011 | Local News
Talks still truckin' for south county fire authority
Talks of forming a regional fire authority in south Snohomish County are moving along.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Sirens
Around the County
Everett: Human need grant applications availableNon-profits may apply to receive money set aside by the city for human services.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Local News
Tips to avoid Christmas tree fires
If it's touched by a spark, a Christmas tree can go up in flames within seconds.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Local News
A proud brotherhood
Everett firefighters serve the memory of those who came before
Date: 12/04/2011 | Local News
Firefighter in fight of his life
Lt. Rick Peters back at work after battle with cancer
Date: 12/02/2011 | Local News
Vehicles, farm equipment damaged in Marysville barn fire
MARYSVILLE -- A fire caused up to $100,000 in damage to a barn in the Marysville area on Wednesday night.The fire was reported about 7:30 p.m. in the 16100 block of 11th Avenue NE, said Bob Magee, a battalion chief with the Marysville Fire District.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Local News
Arson at Granite Falls home may be linked to burglary, police say
GRANITE FALLS -- Detectives are investigating an arson at a Granite Falls home on Tuesday night.*The fire was reported just after 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Prospect Avenue, officials said.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Local News
Fire destroys unoccupied house in Everett
EVERETT -- Fire caused extensive damage to a vacant Everett house early Monday morning, officials said.Everett firefighters were called around 1:40 a.m. to the house in the 2400 block of Walnut Street.
Date: 11/21/2011 | Local News
10 public safety ‘tweeps' to follow
Here are police and fire Twitter accounts worth following, both in Snohomish County and around the country.In no particular order:1. Washington State Patrol Trooper Keith Leary aka @wspd7pio
Date: 11/21/2011 | Sirens
Fire displaces four in Everett
EVERETT -- A fire Thursday morning at an Everett assisted-living home displaced four people.The fire broke out just before 10:15 a.m. in the 1800 block of Pacific Avenue, officials said. The fire apparently started in a microwave on the third floor.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Around the County
Everett: Thanksgiving dinner for seniorsThere are a few spots still open for the annual senior turkey dinner hosted by the Everett Firefighters Association.
Date: 11/15/2011 | Local News
Fire damages apartments
Everyone gets out safely at complex near Mill Creek
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
Monroe thanks firefighters, police with week of appreciation
MONROE -- Monroe will be sprinkled with thank-you notes this week.Churches, businesses and schools plan to participate in the annual "Police and Fire Appreciation Week."
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
Firefighters help with campaign cleanup
Soon enough, we might be rid of all those unsightly campaign signs.Their bold, all-caps promises seem less patriotic in the post-election morning light.If you live in Everett, your local firefighters might help out.
Date: 11/12/2011 | Sirens
Snohomish County Fire District 1 eliminates nine positions
The county's largest fire district announced Wednesday that it is cutting nine administrative positions due to budget woes.
Date: 11/11/2011 | Local News
Fire leads detectives to marijuana growing operation in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH -- An early morning fire Thursday led detectives to a substantial marijuana growing operation south of Snohomish.Roughly 400 plants were found inside a detached garage and home in the 18000 block of Fales Road southeast of Cathcart, officials said.
Date: 11/10/2011 | Local News
Hazardous materials teams respond to call about bucket emitting vapors
LAKE STEVENS -- Hazardous materials teams from around Snohomish County converged in Lake Stevens on Tuesday night after reports of an unmarked bucket emitting vapors.
Date: 11/10/2011 | Local News
Lake Stevens area fire chief’s firing upheld
A legal arbitrator recently upheld Snohomish County Fire District 8's decision to fire its fire chief last fall.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Everett: Health tips, screenings and demos Providence Regional Medical Center Everett has scheduled a free health fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in the main concourse of its new medical tower at 1700 13th St.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Lynnwood fire chief steps down after decades of service in firefighting
LYNNWOOD -- He never worked a day in his life.That's how longtime Lynnwood Fire Chief Gary Olson wants to remember his years in the fire service.Olson found what he loved, and he worked with great people, he said. He didn't consider it work.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Woman, baby escape Marysville house fire
MARYSVILLE -- A woman and her baby were unharmed after a fire started in the Marysville home where they were sleeping.The two were woken up by smoke alarms early Tuesday night, said Scott Goodale, a battalion chief with the Marysville Fire District.
Date: 11/02/2011 | Local News
Around the County
Lake Stevens: Change smoke alarm batteriesLake Stevens firefighters plan to distribute smoke alarm batteries Friday at Haggen, 8915 Market Place NE, and Jay's Market, 1809 124th NE.
Date: 11/01/2011 | Local News
Furnace fire damages home in Lowell
EVERETT -- A fire in an oil furnace at a home in the Lowell neighborhood on Sunday was extinguished before it could spread to the rest of the house, according to the Everett Fire Department.No injuries were reported.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
Crews quickly put out blaze at Everett home
EVERETT -- No one was injured after an upstairs room in an Everett home caught fire Sunday afternoon.The fire was reported at about 1 p.m. in the 2500 block of Rucker Avenue, Everett Fire Marshal Rick Robinson said.The fire was confined to the upstairs room, Robinson said.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
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