Fire District 1 staffs 12 stations 24/7, serving unincorporated south Snohomish County and the Cities of Brier, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace and the Township of Woodway. All firefighters are certified as either emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Firefighters specializing in hazardous material response and technical rescue are on duty daily. FD1 also has staff members assigned full time to community relations, fire prevention and public education.
The geographical area served by FD1 is varied with residential, urban, commercial and manufacturing developments; major highways; and lakes and wooded areas. In recent years, the area has experienced a boom in new development and rapid growth in population, which in turn has resulted in an increased demand for fire district services.
In response to the challenges of this growth – as well as changes in expectations, regulations and health -- FD1 is seeking new and better ways to go about the business of serving the public. These include forging mutually beneficial partnerships, exploring new technology and embracing change as a basis for continuous improvement. FD1 has been a leader in regionalizing fire and emergency services – completing two successful department mergers in less than 10 years and implementing a consolidated apparatus maintenance program with two other departments. The District continues to explore new ways to partner with neighboring jurisdictions and other agencies in areas such as training, purchasing and community education.