South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Daniel Benson is a skilled firefighter with experience in both emergency and non-emergency services, currently serving at South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue since September 2020. Prior to this role, Daniel gained valuable experience as an intern firefighter at Clark County Fire & Rescue from July 2019 to June 2020, where responsibilities included firefighting, emergency medical care, and fire prevention. Daniel's background also includes leadership roles in the food industry, notably as an Associate Team Leader at Whole Foods Market, overseeing daily operations and team management. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Texas at Tyler and has completed Fire Science Protection studies at Portland Community College.
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue is a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that staffs 14 stations 24/7, serving more than 250,000 residents in unincorporated Southwest Snohomish County and the Cities of Lynnwood, Brier, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace; responding annually to more than 35,000 fire and emergency medical calls. All firefighters are certified as either emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Firefighters specializing in hazardous material response and technical rescue are on duty daily. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue also has staff members assigned full time to community relations, fire prevention and public education.