Fire Stations 42 (Downtown Headquarters) and 45 (Canyon Park) are being completely replaced by new, modern fire stations. These two new buildings will allow Bothell Fire Department to continue providing the community with first-class emergency services for the next fifty years.

Left to Right: Deputy Mayor Jeanne Zornes, Mayor Liam Olsen, Councilmember James McNeal, Councilmember Tom Agnew. 

The Latest News

10/29/2021: The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for both Fire Stations 42 and 45 was held on Thursday, October 28, and Station 45 was demolished in mid-October. Building permits have been approved for both facilities and groundwork is underway. Demolition of Fire Station 42 is expected to take place in early 2022. 

See the monthly project report for additional updates.

Funding

The project is almost entirely funded by the Safe and Secure Bond worth $35.5 million. On Feb. 2, 2021, City Council approved an amended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and total project cost of $38 million. The additional $2.5 million of the total project cost will be funded by fire impact fees. See Agenda Bill 21-007 for additional information.