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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

Notice of Open Public Hearing:  Reading of the 2024 Camano Island Fire & Rescue Budget Camano Island Fire and Rescue will hold the Reading of the 2024 Budget at the Regular Fire Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, November 13th, at 4:30 p.m. at the Administration office, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island.  Any questions, please call … Read more

Today was the first day of school for 22 fire cadets from Stanwood High School. Each cadet has a brand new, industry-standard helmet this year in memory of Camano resident Bette Phillips.

Aug. 30, 2023 Fire Commissioner Kelly Yadon is stepping down from his position on the Camano Island Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners effective Aug. 31, 2023, as he relocates away from Camano Island. Kelly has served on the Board since January 2022. “I’ve enjoyed working with Commissioner Yadon and value the experience and commitment … Read more

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