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• Special Meeting: Notice of Open Public Meeting:   2024 Budget and Resolutions
  Camano Island Fire and Rescue will hold a Special Fire Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday, November 28th 2023 to hold an open public hearing and adopt the 2024 Proposed Budget and Resolutions, at 4:00 p.m. at the Administration office, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island. Any questions, please call the Admin. office at 360-387-1512 or email … Read more
• Open Public Meeting Notice
  Camano Island Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Monday, November 27th in lieu of a Board Workshop at 4:30 PM at the Admin building, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island. This will be an in-person/virtual meeting for Board members and the public.  A link to the zoom meeting can be … Read more
• Camano Fire’s annual Santa Run set for Dec. 11-14, 2023
  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.
• Interim Fire Commissioner Paul Foster sworn in Nov. 13
  Nov. 15, 2023   The Board of Fire Commissioners officially swore in its newest member Monday night, Nov. 13. Commissioner Paul Foster replaces Kelly Yadon, who stepped down Aug. 31 due to moving out of the district. By state law, the Board of Fire Commissioners had 90 days to appoint a replacement for former Commissioner … Read more
• Holiday Food & Gift Card runs Nov. 1 – Dec. 31
  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
• Camano Fire seeking part-time payroll clerk
  Camano Island Fire & Rescue is looking to hire a part time payroll clerk. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience processing payroll and all tax liabilities. Governmental payroll experience is preferred. This is a part time position, 20 to 30 hours per month, working in the department’s Administrative Office at 811 N Sunrise … Read more
• Open Public Meeting Notice: Camano Fire Board of Commissioners Board Workshop
  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
• Community invited to learn more about fire levy lid lift
  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
• Assessor’s Office discusses property tax exemptions: Oct. 9 meeting recap
  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
• Halloween Party & Haunted House set for Oct. 31 at Vista/Madrona Station
  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
  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
• Bequest means new helmets for our high school fire cadets
  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.
• Commissioner Yadon stepping down from Board of Fire Commissioners
  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
• Letter to the Editor from Board Chair
  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
• Community meeting recap: Chief Yengoyan and Island County Emergency Management
  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.
• Additional staffing needed to meet growing demand for emergency services
  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
• Camano Fire promotes three, welcomes new firefighter
  Last night Camano Fire promoted three members to officer positions and officially swore in its newest career firefighter.
• Camano Fire to host National Night Out on Aug. 1
  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
• Have Coffee with the Fire Chief on July 22
  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
• Propane torch safety tips
  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:
• Medic One Foundation grant funds purchase of video laryngoscopes
  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.
• Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolution
  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
• Outdoor Burning FAQs
  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
• Board of Fire Commissioners to meet on fire levy lid lift resolution
  Community invited to learn more and provide comment The Camano Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners will meet Monday, June 12, to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the … Read more
• Have Coffee with the Fire Chief on June 6
  May 18, 2023 Don’t miss our upcoming Coffee with the Fire Chief on Tuesday evening, June 6. Chief Yengoyan will be at the Elger Bay Food Mart, 1992 S Elger Bay Rd, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Coffee, water, and light refreshments will be provided. You don’t need an appointment and there’s no formal agenda … Read more
• Camano Fire honored with award for best presence on Nextdoor
  May 11, 2023 Camano Fire prides itself on being a good neighbor – and its efforts were recognized last week by Government Social Media. Camano Fire was honored with a Golden Post Award for Best Nextdoor Presence. The award program honors outstanding use of social media by government agencies in the United States. According to … Read more
• Camano Fire begins Coffee with the Fire Chief program on May 16
  April 27, 2023  Join Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan for coffee and conversation as part of Camano Fire’s new Coffee with the Fire Chief program. The first Coffee event is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the Vista/Madrona fire station – 273 N. West Camano Drive. Coffee, water, and light refreshments will … Read more
• Celebrating ICOM during National Public Safety T
  April 10, 2023 Every year during the second week of April, we take a moment to honor our public safety telecommunications professionals – AKA our public safety dispatchers. This weeklong National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebration began in 1981 as a way to recognize everyone behind the scenes at 911. This year, we asked our … Read more
• Window Fall Safety week: Keep kids safe around open windows
  April 5, 2023 Open windows let fresh air in, but children – especially toddlers – are at risk of injury from window falls. Since 2017, more than 130 children in Snohomish County have been injured in preventable window falls. Window screens are meant to pop out easily in case of fire. That means the weight … Read more
• M102 vs. A105: What’s the difference?
• Lithium-ion battery safety tips
  March 16 Lithium-ion batteries power a lot of our devices from phones to e-bikes. These batteries store a lot of energy in a small space. They can catch fire if they’re not stored and charged properly. The National Fire Protection Association shared a recent blog post with safety tips for e-bike and e-scooter users. The … Read more
• Camano Island Fire & Rescue shares funding philosophy
  March 13, 2023 Fire chief: “We want our community to understand how we fund emergency services.” Camano Island Fire & Rescue provides fire and life safety services to 17,000 people over 46 square miles, operates under a balanced budget, and has passed all independent financial and accountability audits. The fire department responds to an average … Read more
• Daylight Saving Time starts March 12
  March 9, 2023 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 12. 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
• Now Hiring: Part-time Firefighter/EMTs
  Apply today to be a part-time Firefighter/EMT with Camano Fire. We offer a predictable but flexible schedule, regular training opportunities, and the chance to learn specialty skills like marine or rope rescue. Minimum qualifications include IFSAC Firefighter 1 Certification including Hazardous Materials Operations and Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B). Download a complete job application online: … Read more
• Camano Island Fire & Rescue facing service challenges
  January 18, 2023 Staffing cannot keep up with higher call volumes and overlapping calls Call volumes for Camano Island Fire & Rescue have increased 28 percent in the past five years. On average, Camano Fire responds to almost 2,300 calls per year, of which 66 percent are for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Nearly 20 percent … Read more
• Fire Extinguishers: What you need to know
  Jan. 4, 2023 Where should you put your fire extinguisher? Should you have more than one? And how can you recharge or dispose of an old fire extinguisher? Assistant Chief Helgeland shares simple fire extinguisher tips in this two-part video. Want to know more? The National Fire Protection Association has more safety tips and recommendations … Read more
• Holiday food drive a success
  Jan. 6, 2023 Thanks to your generosity, we were able to deliver an ambulance full of food, toys, and gift cards to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. This year, you donated 1,338 pounds of food, $565 in gift cards, and $836 of cash and checks. Thank you!
• Track the Santa Run live with new Santa Tracker link
  Dec. 12, 2022 Where’s Santa? Follow Santa’s progress live with the new Santa Tracker link. Santa Tracker links are posted at 5:30 p.m. each night. The links are different for each day of the Santa Run: Monday, Dec. 12 – Click here for the Glympse Santa-Tracker link! Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Click here for the … Read more
• Camano Fire’s annual Santa Run set for Dec. 12-15, 2022
  Nov. 25, 2022 Is Santa coming to your neighborhood?We’ve added a few new neighborhoods (on a trial basis) for the 2022 Santa Run. To see if we’ll be on your street, check out the 2022 Santa Run Route Map on Google Maps  Using the Google Map:This map is best viewed on a large screen (like … Read more
• Holiday Food & Gift Card drive begins Nov. 21
  Nov. 14, 2021 Our annual holiday food and gift card drive begins Monday, Nov. 21, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 28. Bring nonperishable food donations to any of our fire stations, or to our Administrative office, and put them in the marked donation bins. Please bring gift card donations to our Administrative office, 811 N. … Read more

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