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Aug. 29, 2023   Dear Editor, The Board of Fire Commissioners for Camano Island Fire & Rescue wants to thank community members for participating in recent meetings to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will appear on the November general election ballot. Unlike other property taxes, 100 percent of the fire levy … Read more

Chief Yengoyan wants to thank everyone for a fantastic turnout at today’s Lunch with the Fire Chief. More than 30 of you shared questions and feedback with Chief Yengoyan and Eric Brooks from Island County Emergency Management.

Medical emergencies account for majority of calls; fire levy lid lift would fund a second paramedic per shift Emergency medical service (EMS) accounts for 66 percent of all calls, but Camano Island Fire & Rescue has just one paramedic per shift to provide Advanced Life Support, which is the highest level of care a person … Read more

Last night Camano Fire promoted three members to officer positions and officially swore in its newest career firefighter.

National Night Out is coming back to Camano Island this August thanks to Camano Island Fire & Rescue, the Mabana Flames and the Camano Preparedness Group. Community members are invited to join first responders at the Vista/Madrona and Mabana stations from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. “We had a huge turnout for National … Read more

July 10, 2023 Chief Yengoyan will be at the Camano Library on Saturday morning, July 22, for the next Coffee with the Fire Chief. The event runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the library meeting room, 848 N. Sunrise Boulevard. Coffee, water, and light refreshments will be provided. You don’t need an appointment and … Read more

We respond to fires every summer caused by people using propane torches too close to flammable material.

How can you prevent propane torch fires? Follow these simple steps:

Three new, high-definition video laryngoscopes are now standard equipment on Camano Fire ambulances thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Medic One Foundation.

Proposal will appear on the Nov. 7, 2023, general election ballot The Camano Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot at their June 12 meeting. The lid lift would fund additional personnel to respond to higher … Read more

If you think lives or property are at risk, call 9-1-1 Who do I call to report fires that create a nuisance or illegal burning? Call 9-1-1. The Island County Sheriff’s Office enforces all burning laws on Camano Island. Do I need a burn permit? Permits are REQUIRED for fires larger than 4 feet in … Read more