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Sheriff lifts burn ban at 7 a.m. Oct. 13

Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and a return to more typical seasonal weather patterns, the Fire Marshal will lift the ban on outdoor burning in Island County as of 7:00 a.m. October 13, 2025. It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, … Read more

Charge into Fire Safety: Know the risks of lithium-ion batteries

Buy smart. Charge safely. Recycle right. These three simple steps can help protect your home and family from lithium-ion battery fires. Lithium-ion batteries power most of the tech tools we have in our homes, from cell phones to headphones to e-bikes. If you can recharge it, it probably uses a lithium-ion battery. The focus of … Read more

Camano Fire seeking proposals for new HR Information System solutions

Camano Island Fire & Rescue is currently seeking proposals from qualified software vendors for Human Resource Information System solutions and implementation services. Interested vendors can review the district’s full Request for Proposals [PDF] online. As a growing agency with increasingly complex workforce management requirements, the district is looking for a way to streamline administrative processes, … Read more

Voters to consider EMS levy renewal August 5

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

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

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

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