Snohomish County Fire District 7 is threatening to end its longtime partnership with the city of Mill Creek.
Fire commissioner Randy Fay presented a termination letter at Tuesday night’s Mill Creek City Council meeting. The letter says service will end Jan. 1, 2018, if the two sides can’t agree on a new contract.
The dispute centers on how much the city should pay for fire protection and emergency medical services. Mill Creek has contracted with the district since incorporating in 1983. In 2011, the contract was amended to increase staffing at the city’s only fire house, Station 76 near Town Center. The station has a minimum of five people working around-the-clock, including at least two paramedics.