811 N. Sunrise BLVD. Camano Island, WA 98282
Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F
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
May 5, 2025 Fire gutted a south-end home early in the evening of May 5. No one was injured; the homeowners and two dogs escaped safely.
April 30, 2025 Calling all paramedics: Apply today for a fantastic full-time position with Camano Fire. More than 68 percent of our 2,400 annual calls are medical, giving you plenty of chances to put your paramedic skills to use. We’re hiring full-time experienced firefighter/Paramedics for open positions and a standing list. Candidates must apply through … Read more
April 16, 2025 Take advantage of your chance to work for Camano Fire. We’re hiring full-time experienced firefighter/EMTs for open positions and a standing list. Candidates must apply through the National Testing Network and submit all application materials by 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025. Experienced candidates have at least one year of experience and … Read more
March 19, 2025 With the promotion of Assistant Chief Jason Allen to the role of Fire Chie, Camano Fire is looking for its next Assistant Fire Chief. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary fire service professional with exceptional leadership skills and a deep knowledge of fire service and EMS operations. The Assistant Chief … Read more
The Board of Fire Commissioners for Camano Fire recently approved a resolution to place an EMS levy renewal measure on the on the Aug. 5, 2025, primary election ballot. If approved by voters, the levy renewal would fund additional EMS personnel to improve response times and new, lifesaving medical equipment like an automated CPR device … Read more
In his 29 years with Camano Island Fire & Rescue, Jason Allen has served in nearly every agency role possible.
In 1999, he became one of the first three career firefighters hired by the district.
On March 12, in front of a room filled with friends, family, and fellow firefighters, Allen was officially sworn in as the district’s sixth fire chief – and the first chief promoted from within the department.
March 11, 2025 Measure aims to maintain emergency services amid rising calls, costs Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to place an emergency medical services (EMS) levy renewal on the August 5, 2025, primary election ballot. The levy renewal would fund additional EMS personnel, training, a new ambulance, and … Read more
March 10, 2025 Take your paramedicine skills to the next level as a full-time lateral firefighter/paramedic at Camano Fire. Candidates must apply through the National Testing Network and submit all application materials by 5 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025. Lateral candidates should have at least one year of full-time, career experience. We’re currently recruiting for open … Read more
In the past year, you may have seen a bright red Camano Fire pickup truck parked at a fire station or pulling up to an emergency call.
That truck belongs to the on-duty Battalion Chief – a new position instituted at the beginning of 2024 to manage daily response and administrative responsibilities.
The department’s three Battalion Chiefs recently celebrated one year in the position.
