Camano Fire’s annual Santa Run set for Dec. 11-14, 2023
Santa and his elves are back for the 2023 Santa Run.
Events kick off Monday, Dec. 11, and run through Thursday, Dec. 14.
The run begins at 6 p.m. each night and wraps up around 7:30 p.m.
Interim Fire Commissioner Paul Foster sworn in Nov. 13
Nov. 15, 2023 The Board of Fire Commissioners officially swore in its newest member Monday night, Nov. 13. Commissioner Paul Foster replaces Kelly Yadon, who stepped down Aug. 31 due to moving out of the district. By state law, the Board of Fire Commissioners had 90 days to appoint a replacement for former Commissioner … Read more
Holiday Food & Gift Card runs Nov. 1 – Dec. 31
Nov. 1, 2023 Our annual holiday food and gift card drive begins Wednesday, Nov. 1, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 31. Last year, thanks to your generous donations, we provided 1,338 pounds of food, $565 in gift cards, and $836 of cash and checks to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Bring your nonperishable food donations to … Read more
Camano Fire seeking part-time payroll clerk
Camano Island Fire & Rescue is looking to hire a part time payroll clerk. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience processing payroll and all tax liabilities. Governmental payroll experience is preferred. This is a part time position, 20 to 30 hours per month, working in the department’s Administrative Office at 811 N Sunrise … Read more
Community invited to learn more about fire levy lid lift
Proposition 1 will appear on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot Camano Island Fire & Rescue invites the community to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will be on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The purpose of the lid lift is to hire paramedics and improve emergency response. Learn … Read more
Assessor’s Office discusses property tax exemptions: Oct. 9 meeting recap
Oct. 11, 2023 Do you qualify for a property tax exemption? Kayla Quiroga from the Island County Assessor’s Office joined Chief Yengoyan at his most recent Chat with the Fire Chief event on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Camano Center to discuss the county’s property tax exemption program. Here’s a brief recap of the information … Read more
Cooking safety starts with YOU: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14
Oct. 4, 2023 The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionvTM.” The goal of the campaign is to help everyone learn about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. Cooking fires are the leading … Read more
Halloween Party & Haunted House set for Oct. 31 at Vista/Madrona Station
Oct. 3, 2023 Camano Fire’s popular annual Halloween Party & Haunted House is back! Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Vista/Madrona Station, 273 N. West Camano Drive. The event is free and open to the whole family. We’ll have treats, hot dogs, prizes and fun for everyone. Drop by … Read more
Bequest means new helmets for our high school fire cadets
Today was the first day of school for 22 fire cadets from Stanwood High School. Each cadet has a brand new, industry-standard helmet this year in memory of Camano resident Bette Phillips.
Now hiring: Full-time Firefighter/Paramedics
Sept. 1, 2023 Don’t miss your chance to work on Camano Island. We’re hiring for full-time lateral firefighters and firefighter/paramedics. Lateral applicants must have one year of full-time experience as a firefighter or firefighter/paramedic. Submit your cover letter and application by 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. We’re also establishing an eligibility list for experienced firefighters … Read more