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Meeting Current and Future Emergency Services Needs
South County Fire is exploring a potential bond measure to fund essential facility improvements across our service area. These upgrades would help meet the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs.
For more than a decade, South County Fire has worked to identify and plan for needed improvements to its fire stations and emergency response facilities. Previous capital projects were delayed due to impacts from the 2008 recession and later the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our community must have fire stations that allow firefighters to respond to your needs quickly and safely. The longer we wait, the higher the price. We believe it’s time to go to our bosses – our taxpayers – and ask for their direction.”
- Jim Kenny, Chair, South County Fire Board of Commissioners
About a Potential Bond Measure
Fire stations need to be properly located, appropriately sized and well-equipped to provide reliable response times and high-quality emergency care.
The bond is being considered for the November 2026 General Election. If approved by voters, the proposed bond measure funding would be used to:
- Replace six aging fire stations serving Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and unincorporated Snohomish County.
- Complete essential renovations and seismic upgrades at four existing fire stations in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated Snohomish County.
- Build four additional fire stations to meet growing service demands and maintain response times.
- Address additional critical facility needs essential to daily operations and emergency readiness.
Public Hearing
South County Fire's Board of Commissioners held a public hearing about the potential bond measure May 5.
Comments to the board can be submitted any time via email to mblankenship@southsnofire.org or voicemail at 425-551-1251.