News

Six new career firefighters officially joined Camano Fire on Jan. 15.

These new full-time personnel bring a diverse set of skills and experience to the department, with some joining as lateral hires and some joining as entry-level firefighters.

Jan. 12, 2024 St. Aidan’s Church on Camano Island will open as a cold weather shelter on Friday, Jan. 12, Saturday, Jan. 13., Sunday, Jan. 14, and MONDAY, Jan. 15. The shelter will open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. Guests must arrive before doors lock at 9 p.m. and must depart by … Read more

Jan. 4, 2024 You amazed us with your generosity during this year’s annual food and gift card drive. We delivered a staggering 2,211 pounds of food, $1,765 in cash, and $500 in gift cards to the Stanwood-Camano food bank. Thank you for your support!

Chief Yengoyan shared a brief update with the community about what’s next for the department in 2024.

Santa and his elves are back for the 2023 Santa Run.

Events kick off Monday, Dec. 11, and run through Thursday, Dec. 14.

The run begins at 6 p.m. each night and wraps up around 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 1, 2023 Our annual holiday food and gift card drive begins Wednesday, Nov. 1, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 31. Last year, thanks to your generous donations, we provided 1,338 pounds of food, $565 in gift cards, and $836 of cash and checks to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Bring your nonperishable food donations to … Read more

Open Public Meeting Notice: Camano Fire Board of Commissioners, Board Workshop Monday, October 23rd, 2023 at 4:30 PM Admin Building, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island. The Workshop topic is: Board Roles & Responsibilities This will be an in-person meeting for Board members and the public

Proposition 1 will appear on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot Camano Island Fire & Rescue invites the community to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will be on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The purpose of the lid lift is to hire paramedics and improve emergency response. Learn … Read more

Oct. 11, 2023 Do you qualify for a property tax exemption? Kayla Quiroga from the Island County Assessor’s Office joined Chief Yengoyan at his most recent Chat with the Fire Chief event on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Camano Center to discuss the county’s property tax exemption program. Here’s a brief recap of the information … Read more

Oct. 3, 2023 Camano Fire’s popular annual Halloween Party & Haunted House is back! Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 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 everyone. Drop by … Read more