Stolen Everett Fire Truck Smashing 11 Vehicles Under Investigation

Stolen Fire Truck Smashed Into Several Vehicles

Everett Police Detectives are continuing their investigation into the theft of Everett Fire’s engine and the series of collisions that followed.

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday evening July 18th, the engine crew, who had been on the fifth floor of an apartment building in the 2900 block of Hoyt for a medical emergency, was returning to their fire truck when they discovered the engine was missing.

The suspect drove the stolen fire engine at high speeds through north Everett residential streets, causing significant damage to at least 11 parked vehicles and landscaping across five locations before fleeing on foot.

The suspect is still at large.

911 calls came in reporting a hit-and-run incident in the 1300 block of Hoyt Avenue, where witnesses stated that the fire engine had struck two parked cars at a high rate of speed and left the scene.

Similar reports came in from the 1000 block of E Marine View Drive, where the fire engine came to a stop after plowing into ten parked vehicles.

The 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper weighs approximately 35,000 pounds, making it a substantial vehicle when in motion. This engine is one of our newer engines in the fleet.

Path of the stolen fire engine in North Everett

Here are the areas where damage were reported:

• 2900 Hoyt Avenue: Original theft location
• 2600 Hoyt Avenue: Collision involving two parked vehicles
• 1300 Hoyt Avenue: Additional collision with two parked vehicles
• 900 Hoyt Ave: Collision involving one vehicle
• 500 Alverson Blvd: Damage to landscaping trees
• Alverson Blvd & W Marine View Drive: Damage to directional signs, curbing, and grass
• 1000 E Marine View Drive: Collision with six parked vehicles

Everett Police quickly responded to the location where the fire engine was parked in the 1000 block of W. Marine View Drive, establishing containment and conducting a K-9 track, but the suspect remained at large.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported at any of the incident locations.

The night of the incident, Everett Fire immediately deployed an engine from their reserve fleet and put it into service on the frontline.

“Losing a fire engine in such a reckless manner not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and any information that helps us resolve this incident is crucial. It is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice.” – Police Chief John DeRousse

“We are actively reviewing this incident and examining our policies and procedures to see what, if anything, can be done to help prevent such occurrences in the future. We are thankful that nobody was injured in this event, and we remain focused on safeguarding our community and our emergency response capabilities. We also want to take this opportunity to thank the community for their ongoing support. We are here to serve them, and their trust inspires us to continue our dedication to their safety.” – Fire Chief Dave DeMarco

The stolen fire engine, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper, suffered significant damage and was placed out of service and impounded for evidence. A reserve fire engine was placed into service to ensure emergency services are not interrupted for the Everett community.

The investigation is still ongoing, and Everett Police Department Detectives appreciates the community’s support and cooperation. Anyone with leads, video footage, or information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the TIP LINE at (425) 257-8450 to help bring the responsible party to justice.