The Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a new contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1828 representing the district’s more than 200 professional firefighters. The action was taken at the fire district’s June 6 board meeting. “This agreement demonstrates in a positive way that we’re willing work hard to find mutually beneficial solutions,” said Board Chairman Jim McGaughey. “It also demonstrates the board’s commitment to work in more collaborative way with the union on future agreements.”