Residents, firefighters urge Edmonds to be annexed by South County Fire

EDMONDS — The best option for the future of fire services in Edmonds is annexation into South County Fire, some South County Fire firefighters and Edmonds residents said at a public hearing Tuesday.

In December, South County Fire announced its plans to terminate its contract with Edmonds at the end of 2025. South County executives said the contract, first approved in 2010, isn’t enough to keep up with current demand. While other cities have already annexed into the fire authority, Edmonds contracts for South County Fire’s services.

A study commissioned by the city produced three options:

• Be annexed by South County Fire. Estimated cost: $17.8 million annually and a total of $77 monthly for the average household.

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