Santa Run set for Dec. 13 – 16
The annual Santa Run begins Monday, December 13, and runs through Thursday, December 16. Santa and his sleigh will also be at Winterfest on Saturday, December 11, at Cama Beach State Park
Changes to Board of Commissioners December meetings
The Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 will now take place at Station 4, 273 NW Camano Drive. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. The Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 27, has been canceled.
Now hiring: Part-time Fire Administrative Support Specialist
Want to work with us? We’re looking for a part-time Fire Administrative Support Specialist to join our team at the Administrative Office. In this position, you’ll serve as our front desk receptionist, assist with data entry and quality control for various fire district activities, and provide overall clerical and administrative support. Candidates should have a … Read more
Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
Nov. 16, 2021 Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires in the US. In 2018, fire departments responded to more than 1,600 cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day alone. Thanksgiving fires caused an estimated annual average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and $26 million in property loss between 2017 and 2019. Unattended cooking was … Read more
Now hiring: Full-time Firefighter/EMTs & Firefighter/Paramedics
Want to work with us? We’re currently putting together an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Firefighter candidates must have IFSAC Firefighter I Certification, including Hazardous Materials Operations, ICS 100 and 700 certifications, and Washington State EMT certification. Paramedic candidates must have National Registry Paramedic … Read more
Safety First this Fourth of July
July 1, 2021 It’s been a hot, dry start to the summer – which increases the risk of fires during the Fourth of July. If you’re planning to celebrate with fireworks, please keep these safety recommendations in mind: Fireworks are legal on Camano, but only for three days – July 3, from 9 a.m. to … Read more
Splash Station June 28 at Camano Multipurpose Center
June 28, 2021 Need to cool down? Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. today – Monday, June 28 – for a splash station at the Camano Multipurpose Center – 141 E. Camano Dr., next to CASA. Bring your swimsuits and sunscreen. We’re bringing 2,800 gallons of water in our tender.
Camano Fire ending COVID vaccine clinic in June
May 26, 2021 After four and a half months, and more than 12,000 doses of vaccines given, Camano Island Fire & Rescue will end its local vaccine clinic in June. “Taking care of our community means more than just responding to 911 calls,” Chief Levon Yengoyan said. “We stepped up to lead this effort, knowing … Read more
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
There will be a Special Meeting of the Fire Commissioners May 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Admin Building. You can also join via Zoom at Meeting ID: 875 0547 9092 Passcode: 587386
Vaccine clinic transitioning to second-dose appointments March 15 – April 2
March 15, 2021 Our COVID vaccine clinic will transition to second-dose appointments only for the next three weeks, from March 15 through April 2. During that time, we’ll give second doses of the Pfizer vaccine to all those who received their first dose with us. Because the second dose is due approximately three weeks after … Read more