Fire Chief Bruce A. Stedman of South County Fire announced Wednesday morning that he will be taking a medical leave, effective immediately, and will be officially retiring on Aug. 1.
Stedman joined South County Fire on Oct. 1, 2017, the same day the organization was established as a regional fire authority (RFA) combining Snohomish County Fire District 1 and the Lynnwood Fire Department.
“We thank Chief Stedman for his good work in helping us establish South County Fire. Chief Stedman’s efforts have improved our service delivery to the community and positioned us as leaders in the local emergency response industry,” said Jim Kenny, chair of the SCF Board of Commissioners.
Stedman has served more than 40 years in the fire service. He previously was fire chief of the Arlington Fire Department in north Snohomish County and the Alhambra Fire Department in California.