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Oct. 23, 2024   In 2007, a fire engine cost almost $400,000. Today, fire departments pay upwards of $1,000,000 for a fire engine – and it’s not like buying a new car. From order to delivery, it can take two years or longer to get the new engine. From apparatus replacement to fire station maintenance … Read more

Oct. 2, 2024 Camano Fire’s popular annual Halloween Party & Haunted House is back for another year. Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 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 … Read more

Camano Fire and local State Farm agent Leslie Tripp encourage all residents to check and test their smoke alarms this Fire Prevention Week. Here’s what you can do to keep your family safe: To support Fire Prevention Week, Leslie Tripp donated a toolkit of resources to Camano Fire, including activities and information for children and … Read more

By 1999, Camano Fire began to evolve away from the all-volunteer model. The district hired its first three full-time, paid, career firefighters – affectionately referred to by Craig as “the three caballeros.” They worked 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with volunteers supplementing the staffing and responding to calls that came in outside … Read more

April 16, 2025 Take advantage of this opportunity to be a firefighter/EMT with 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, … Read more

Aug. 29, 2024 Camano Fire will send five more new hires to the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy this September – along with one department firefighter who will serve as an academy company officer.  These new career firefighters were hired with funds from the voter-approved levy lid lift in 2023. Two are existing paramedics, one … Read more

June 10, 2024 National Night Out is coming back to Camano Island on Tuesday, Aug. 6, thanks to Camano Island Fire & Rescue, the Mabana Flames and the Camano Preparedness Group.

Don’t miss your chance: Camano Fire has immediate openings for part-time Firefighter/EMTs. Still wrapping up fire academy or finishing your EMT course? Not a problem: We’ll hold a spot for you – so apply today to be a part-time Firefighter/EMT. Every current part-time firefighter gets an interview for full-time, career positions with the department. Many … Read more