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Voters to consider EMS levy renewal August 5

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Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day Camano Island voters will decide in the Aug. 5 primary election whether to renew Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s emergency medical services (EMS) levy. If approved, the measure would restore the EMS levy rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value—the same rate previously … Read more

Type 2 Burn Ban starts at 4 p.m. July 18, 2025

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The Island County Sheriff’s Office has put a Type 2 burn ban in place restricting all outdoor burning in Island County. The Type 2 burn ban begins at 4 p.m. Friday, July 18. Call 911 to report burn ban violations to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. During a Type 2 Burn Ban, you CANNOT: Use propane-fueled … Read more

Community invited to July Q&A sessions on EMS levy renewal

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Camano Island Fire & Rescue will ask voters to consider renewing its emergency medical services (EMS) levy during the Aug. 5 primary election. The measure would restore the levy rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value—the same amount approved by voters in 2021—and provide essential funding for emergency personnel, a new ambulance, and … Read more

Camano Fire seeking contractor quotes for construction of temporary quarters at Mabana fire station

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Camano Fire is seeking quotes for the construction of temporary sleeping quarters inside the Mabana fire station from interested contractors. UPDATE: Camano Fire will issue an addendum on Thursday, July 17, to answer questions regarding the scope of work. Please submit any questions to emailed to Maintenance Manager Jay Jacks – jjacks@camanofire.com – by noon … Read more

Learn hands-only CPR on July 12 at Camano Plaza IGA

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In just 10 minutes YOU could learn how to save a life. Learn hands-only CPR from Camano Fire firefighters and paramedics on Saturday, July 12, at the Camano Plaza IGA. “When someone has a heart attack, it’s important to start CPR as soon as possible,” Fire Chief Jason Allen said. “People are more likely to … Read more

Aaron Fields selected as new Assistant Chief for Camano Fire

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June 18, 2025 “I’m most comfortable when I’m working.” That statement – from Camano Fire’s next Assistant Chief – is an apt reflection of how Aaron Fields has approached his career in the fire service. Fields is a 25-year veteran of Seattle Fire and well-known in the fire industry as the founder of Nozzle Forward. … Read more

Type 1 Burn Ban starts at 7 a.m. June 20, 2025

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June 16, 2025 The Island County Sheriff’s Office is setting a Type 1 burn ban for outdoor burning of natural debris in Island County beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, June 20. During a Type 1 Burn Ban, you CAN do the following: Use barbecues, outdoor grills or smokers Use propane-fueled firepits Have campfires (with charcoal … Read more