Winter weather preparedness in Washington state

 As the winter season approaches, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes and families from winter-related fire hazards. The National Fire…

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…

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…

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…