Joint board meeting of fire commissioners from Shoreline, Northshore, Woodinville to discuss regionalization

Three local fire departments are in discussions about combining the three departments.

Shoreline, Northshore, and Woodinville are continuing talks started in earnest last year. The proposed region would stretch from Shoreline, through Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, and extend past Woodinville to Cottage Lake, creating a district approximately 20 miles across.

Shoreline Fire serves the City of Shoreline

Northshore Fire serves the Cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park

Woodinville Fire and Rescue serves an area of approximately 30 square miles and a population of 36,000. This area is covered by three fire stations. There are 54 uniformed career firefighters and 10 civilian administrative personnel.

Fire departments are independent taxing districts. They are not part of any city government.