Fire Chief Scott Cockrum resigned from his position on Monday, Dec. 26. Lynnwood Fire and Fire District 1 recently combined administrative staffs, and Cockrum has been chief for both departments.
Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith said Wednesday that Cockrum has been on family medical leave for a couple of weeks already, and will remain on leave until Jan. 13, 2017. Fire District 1 Asst. Fire Chief Brad Reading has been Acting Fire Chief during that time and will continue in that role after Jan. 13.
Smith is coordinating a meeting next week with members of her staff and with Fire District 1 officials to discuss a transition plan.