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March 25, 2024 Camano Fire is moving ahead with the commitments made to the community following the approval of the fire levy lid lift last November. Since then, the department has hired six new firefighters and one new paramedic. These new hires are a mix of experienced lateral hires, some part-time firefighters who have worked … Read more

March 6, 2024 Change your clocks and check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Daylight Saving Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. It only takes a few minutes to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors each year when you set your clocks ahead. Make a game … Read more

Bystander CPR saves lives. Andrew Danielson is living proof.

He was talking with his youngest son in the mud room of their house a year ago when he had a heart attack and collapsed, falling backward and splitting his head open.

Jan. 24, 2024 Camano Fire has transitioned to a new online records request system. Residents can now easily submit requests for medical or public records using Camano Fire’s online portal: https://camanofire.nextrequest.com/  Click the “Make A Request” button to begin your request. Residents who are unable to use the internet or need assistance filing their request … Read more

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