Lake Serene Fire Station
Since the previous annexation proposal was opposed by Snohomish County Fire District 1, it is important that concerns about fire station coverage by the city are addressed. (Concerns about development have been addressed in the development issues section.) In the short term, an operating agreement between Mukilteo and Fire District 1 can be made where the fire district services the unincorporated area, and the issue can be resolved with solutions after annexation. This would speed up the annexation process while keeping the current fire service system, removing any disruption to fire service. Alternatively, plans can be made during the transition period, but this could require more time.
The annexation area includes areas currently served by Snohomish County Fire District 1. The annexation area would take up all Fire District 1 areas north of 148th Street SW and west of State Route 525, and small areas east of State Route 525. Lake Serene Fire Station 23 is inside the area and can properly serve it.
Since the 2006 study, Fire District 1 opened a new fire station (156th Street Fire Station 10) east of State Route 99. This station can adequately serve North Lynnwood south of 148th Street SW, as well as Lake Stickney east of State Route 99 in conjunction with Mariner Fire Station 11 in South Everett. Fairmount can be adequately served by Mariner Fire Station 11 in South Everett, and additional coverage when necessary can be provided by the nearby Paine Field Airport Fire Station, Lake Serene Fire Station 23, and Mukilteo Fire Station 3.