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Camano Fire’s 2026 Santa Run set for Dec. 8-10

Santa’s coming! That’s right: Santa and his elves will visit neighborhoods around the island in December for the annual Camano Fire Santa Run.

Events kick off Tuesday, Dec. 8, and run through Thursday, Dec. 10. Santa starts his rounds at 6 p.m. each night and wraps up around 8 p.m.

Camano Fire’s annual Holiday Food & Gift Card Drive starts Nov. 1

We know the holidays aren’t easy for everyone. That’s why every year, Camano Fire turns its fire stations into drop-off points for donations to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Your donations make a big impact for families in our community. Last year, Camano residents overwhelmingly supported their neighbors: Camano Fire delivered 2,945 pounds of food, $1,155 … Read more

Camano Fire to host island-wide earthquake response drill Nov. 7

Residents will see emergency vehicles and first responders in several locations around Camano Island on Saturday, Nov. 7, participating in a full-day earthquake response drill. The drill is expected to begin at 9 a.m. and end at approximately 5 p.m. This is a planned training exercise, not a real emergency. If you see emergency vehicles … Read more

Sheriff lifts burn ban at 7 a.m. Oct. 20

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 20, 2026. It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, … Read more

CPR/AED class scheduled for Sept. 15

CPR/AED classes are back on Camano: The first class is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Madrona/Vista Fire Station. Registration is available online. The course fee is $30 per person. Classes will be offered once or twice a month, on varying days, to accommodate as many community members as possible. … Read more

Apply now for part-time Firefighter/EMT openings

Take the next step in advancing your fire service career: Camano Fire has immediate openings for part-time Firefighter/EMTs. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026. Every current part-time firefighter gets an interview for full-time, career positions with the department. Many of Camano Fire’s newest hires started out working part time with the … Read more