District Information

Snohomish County Fire District 5 proudly serves approximately 10,000 people living in the Sultan & Startup areas. We operate out of two fire stations and protect 72 square miles of suburban, rural, and wilderness areas in east Snohomish County.

The department employs a Fire Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, 3 Lieutenants, 6 Firefighter/paramedics, 3 full-time firefighter/EMTs, and 15 part-time/volunteers who respond to approximately 1400 alarms annually. They currently work 48 hours on / 96 hours off. Our desired staffing is 1Lieutenant, 2 Medics, 1 full-time firefighter and 2-3 Part-time firefighters on a rotating shift.

We, the members of Snohomish County Fire District 5 are dedicated in our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public through the preservation of life, health, property, and the environment.

Fire District Goals

• Continue efforts to foster a culture of public service that meets the public expectation of professionalism, compassion, and kindness.
• Develop a plan to lower the insurance ratings in the District.
• Develop a public safety education program that fosters community resiliency in times of disaster.
• Develop an organizational structure that integrates full-time, part-time, and volunteer personnel.
• Find alternatives to apparatus replacement that recognize the increasing initial purchase, maintenance, and fuel costs.
• Invest in technology that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the District.
• Maintain a fiscally responsible financial plan that will support existing levels of service.
• Pursue a management structure designed to manage and supervise 50 personnel safely.