Bothell studies future of fire services; council asks for financial, level‑of‑service comparisons
In a lengthy March 10 study session, Bothell staff reviewed options for the city's fire services — from maintaining an independent department to long‑term partnership or joining a regional fire authority (RFA) — and council asked staff to return with financial and level‑of‑service analyses comparing staying independent, continuing/renewing contracts and joining the Shoreline/Northshore RFA or forming a new RFA.
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Bothell city staff and legal and fire partners briefed council on options for the future of City of Bothell fire services at a study session on March 10. The session summarized prior steps (interim chief, RFP for administrative leadership), described the existing administrative services arrangement with Shoreline Fire and reviewed regional trends toward RFAs.
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