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Camano Fire hiring new Assistant Fire Chief

Jan. 8, 2025 With the forthcoming departure of Chief Levon Yengoyan – and the promotion of Assistant Chief Jason Allen to the role of Fire Chief effective in March – 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 … Read more

Community makes 2024 food drive a success

Jan. 6, 2024 The generosity of the Camano community during the 2024 food and gift card drive made a huge difference for the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank and the local families it serves. Community members donated a staggering 2,751 pounds of food, $909 in cash, and $920 in gift cards during the two-month event. That beats … Read more

Now Hiring: Part-time Firefighter/EMTs

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. Every current part-time firefighter gets an interview for full-time, career positions with the department. Many of our newest hires started … Read more

New Year will bring new chief to Camano Fire 

Jan. 6, 2025   After more than five years leading Camano Fire, Chief Levon Yengoyan is stepping down effective March 31, 2025.   “Serving this community as its fire chief has been an incredible honor,” Yengoyan said. “I feel so fortunate to have been surrounded by such talented, compassionate people and proud of the work we have … Read more

Now hiring for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics

Dec. 18, 2024 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 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 Lateral candidates should have at least one year of full-time, career experience. We’re currently recruiting for open … Read more

Camano Fire budgets strategically to offset rising costs

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