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Everett Fire Department Everett Fire proudly serves our community. We work to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from fires and medical emergencies. and 5 p.m.

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🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY - EVERETT FIRE PROCESSION🚨Today, Monday, June 1, Everett Fire will be conducting a procession from So...
06/01/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY - EVERETT FIRE PROCESSION🚨

Today, Monday, June 1, Everett Fire will be conducting a procession from South Everett to North Everett as we es**rt Tom Lyons and his family. Tom, Everett Fire's Master Mechanic, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday after more than 33 years of service.

The procession is expected to begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. and conclude by approximately 12:30 p.m. Travel times may vary slightly. Motorists should expect temporary traffic delays along the route, primarily on northbound Evergreen Way, with a few exceptions.

Motorists traveling along the route are asked to safely move to the right and allow the procession to pass. The procession will be es**rted by Everett Police.

Community members who wish to pay their respects today are welcome to gather on public sidewalks near the following locations:

đź“Ť Fire Station 6
9520 Evergreen Way
(The procession will pass northbound on 4th Ave W behind the station.)

đź“Ť Fire Station 1
3619 Rucker Ave
(The procession will pass northbound.)

đź“Ť Everett Fire Headquarters
2801 Oakes Ave
(The procession will pass northbound.)

We appreciate the community's patience and support as we honor Tom's dedicated service to Everett Fire and the community he proudly served.

As we continue to support Tom's family during this difficult time, information regarding services and opportunities to honor Tom's life will be shared when available.

To our community, near and far. Thank you to everyone who has shared a kind word, offered support, sent flowers, left a ...
05/31/2026

To our community, near and far.

Thank you to everyone who has shared a kind word, offered support, sent flowers, left a card, or stopped by to pay tribute to Tom.

In the days since Tom Lyons' passing, a memorial has begun to grow outside Everett Fire Headquarters. Flowers, cards, memorial items, and heartfelt messages continue to arrive, each serving as a reminder of the lives Tom touched throughout his 33 years of service to the City of Everett and nearly 28 years with Everett Fire.

We have seen your messages, read your comments, and heard your stories. Your words have brought comfort as we navigate this difficult loss.

Tom spent his career working behind the scenes, ensuring our emergency vehicles were ready to respond whenever our community needed us. The outpouring of support from near and far reflects the respect, friendship, and admiration so many people had for him.

Your support has been a source of strength during an incredibly difficult time and a reminder of the special bond that exists between this community and those who serve it.

Thank you for standing with Tom's family and the members of Everett Fire as we remember a life dedicated to service, craftsmanship, friendship, and community.

Around 5:45 p.m., Everett Fire and Everett Police responded to a report of a vehicle that struck the side of Vera Clinic...
05/31/2026

Around 5:45 p.m., Everett Fire and Everett Police responded to a report of a vehicle that struck the side of Vera Clinic, located at 4933 Evergreen Way.

Fire crews arrived to find the driver had safely exited the vehicle and was not injured. There were no employees inside the business at the time of the collision.

The crash caused significant structural damage to the building. Firefighters evaluated the scene and assisted with securing the area until a structural engineer could evaluate the damage to the building.

Everett Police are investigating the cause of the collision.

A message from Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco:"Yesterday, our Everett Fire family lost a valued member of the departmen...
05/29/2026

A message from Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco:

"Yesterday, our Everett Fire family lost a valued member of the department unexpectedly.

Tom Lyons, our Master Emergency Vehicle Technician and primary fleet mechanic, passed away surrounded by family and members of the department at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett after suffering a medical emergency at his home.

Tom dedicated more than 33 years of service to the City of Everett, WA, including nearly 28 years with Everett Fire Department. He was hired by the City in 1992 and transferred to Everett Fire in 1998. Throughout his career, he became an indispensable part of our team, ensuring that our fire engines, ladder trucks, ambulances, and emergency response vehicles were ready to serve the community whenever needed.

His family and all members of the Everett Fire Department would like to thank the first responders from Granite Falls Fire and Marysville Fire District for responding to his home and transporting him to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Because of their efforts, we were given the opportunity to gather, say goodbye, and spend precious final moments with him. Tom was 62 years old and was looking forward to retiring in just four weeks.

Tom leaves behind a beautiful family, including his three daughters and six grandchildren.

Firefighters often receive public attention for emergency response, but there are always unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to make that response possible. They may not put their hands directly on patients or stand on the fireground, but they are every bit as essential to the mission. Tom's life's work was keeping our emergency vehicles in service and our firefighters equipped to answer the next call.

One of only two mechanics in our shop, Tom worked at a relentless pace. Keeping a busy fire department fleet operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, is no small task. No matter the hour or the challenge, Tom was always ready with a smile, a solution, and a commitment to keeping our firefighters equipped to serve the community. He took tremendous pride in his work and cared deeply about the people he served alongside. If Everett Fire has touched your life at any point over the last three decades, there is a good chance Tom played a part in making that response possible.

We are heartbroken by this loss. Tom's dedication, craftsmanship, humor, and friendship left a lasting mark on this department. He is impossible to replace and will never be forgotten.

In recognition of Tom's service and dedication to our department, Everett Fire personnel will continue to wear shrouded badges until memorial services have concluded. Our department flags were lowered in his honor yesterday evening and will remain at half-staff as we also join communities across Washington in observing the Governor's proclamation honoring the victims of the Longview industrial tragedy from this past Tuesday.

As we continue our mission, we stand beside Tom's family and loved ones during the difficult days ahead. Please join us in honoring Tom's remarkable life of service and in keeping his family, friends, and coworkers in your thoughts.

Rest easy, Tom. We'll take it from here."

Chief Dave DeMarco
Everett Fire Department

🚲🚒 Free helmets, fire engines, and fun!Join Everett Fire tomorrow at the Providence Swedish & Seattle Children’s Bike He...
05/29/2026

🚲🚒 Free helmets, fire engines, and fun!

Join Everett Fire tomorrow at the Providence Swedish & Seattle Children’s Bike Helmet & Safety Day!

đź“… Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Seattle Children’s North Parking Lot
1815 13th St., Everett

✔️ Free bike helmets and fittings (300 available)
✔️ Free bike repairs
✔️ Bike and e-mobility safety information
✔️ Meet Everett firefighters
✔️ Climb aboard a fire engine

No registration required. Children must be present to receive a helmet.

Last week, members of all shifts participated in wildland fire operations training as crews prepare for the upcoming veg...
05/28/2026

Last week, members of all shifts participated in wildland fire operations training as crews prepare for the upcoming vegetation fire season. Training focused on coordinated response operations and working safely and effectively during wildland and brush fire incidents that can threaten homes and neighborhoods.

Even in a community like Everett, vegetation fires can spread quickly during warm, dry, and windy conditions. Fires involving brush, grass, landscaping, greenbelts, and wooded areas can threaten homes, fences, decks, and nearby structures in areas known as the Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI), reminding us that wildland fires are not just an “east of the mountains” issue.

You can help reduce fire risk around your home by creating defensible space:
• Keep grass cut and vegetation maintained
• Remove dead leaves, branches, and dry debris from around structures
• Keep roofs, gutters, decks, and fences clear of combustible materials
• Trim shrubs and tree branches away from homes and power lines
• Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass
• Properly dispose of smoking materials
• Use extra caution with outdoor equipment that can create heat or sparks

Preparation, awareness, and quick reporting of smoke or fire can make a major difference. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

This morning around 9:15 a.m., Everett Fire responded to the 1300 block of Broadway to assist Everett Police with a tech...
05/25/2026

This morning around 9:15 a.m., Everett Fire responded to the 1300 block of Broadway to assist Everett Police with a technical rescue at a vacant home.

Police had originally responded for a trespassing complaint after smoke was seen coming from the chimney of the vacant house. While officers were attempting to contact the man, he climbed onto the roof and jumped into the chimney. When firefighters arrived, the man had worked his way approximately 10 feet down the chimney.

Crews initially attempted to pull the man back up through the chimney, but he refused assistance and continued moving farther down toward the bottom. There was no active fire in the home, though residual ashes remained in the fireplace.

Firefighters removed the mantel and opened up the fireplace and wall to safely extricate the man from the chimney. The rescue took approximately 20 minutes.

The man was taken into custody by Everett Police and transported by Medic 1 and Aid 1 to the hospital for medical evaluation.

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Everett Fire responds to a wide range of emergencies across our community, including fires, medical emergencies, car accidents and technical rescues like this incident.

An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy measure will appear on the August 4, 2026, ballot. Learn more about how EMS funding supports emergency medical response, training, equipment, and personnel at www.everettwa.gov/EMSLevy.

This Memorial Day weekend, members of the Everett Firefighters Association came together for the annual cleanup of the h...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, members of the Everett Firefighters Association came together for the annual cleanup of the historic Everett Firemen’s Relief Association Memorial at Evergreen Cemetery.

For more than 100 years, this memorial has stood as a tribute to the firefighters who came before us. Each May, Everett firefighters return to care for the site — cleaning, replanting, and taking time to honor the legacy of those who helped build this department and serve this community.

This year’s turnout brought together probationary firefighters, active members, and retired Everett firefighters — all side by side. It was a meaningful reminder that being part of the fire service is about more than the job itself. It’s about tradition, service, sacrifice, and carrying forward something greater than ourselves.

We remember and honor those who paved the way before us.

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