South County Fire Chief Shaughn Maxwell was sworn in Tuesday to lead Snohomish County’s largest fire agency. Both chiefs have served south Snohomish County for 30 years. “In reflecting on why I am so proud to be a part of South County Fire, I determined that it’s our humans,” Maxwell said. The exceptional service you provide stands as a testament to what we can achieve together, even as we face challenges ahead.”Maxwell previously served as South County Fire’s Assistant Chief of EMS, Health and Safety. Maxwell created South County Fire’s successful ACT program that teaches life-saving skills including CPR, AED, tourniquet and Narcan use in a one-hour class.