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Burn Permits

All Burning and Permit Questions - Contact the Fire Marshal. Call 360-378-3473.

OIFR DOES NOT ISSUE PERMITS OR ESTABLISH BURNING REGULATIONS.

24/7 Emergency Service

If you have an emergency, call 911. Emergency services are provided year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

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Our Services

From our Public Meeting Room to Smoke Alarm Program, we've got you covered.

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Education

Get certified in CPR and First Aid, keep your home and kids safe, and more.

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If we've done something great or if you have concerns, please let us know.

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Board of Fire Commissioners

The BOFC meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 3 pm of each month at the Eastsound Fire Hall and on Zoom. Email BOFC@orcasfire.org for a Zoom link. See Calendar for details.

Board Documents

Meeting minutes and other board documents are available in our online document repository.

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Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for Volunteers! 

All interest is welcome, whether for EMTs, Firefighters, Apparatus Operators, First Responders, Wildland Firefighters, or Rescue Technicians. 

The EMT training and certification will happen during the academy starting at the end of January 2025, with an expected graduation date at the end of April 2025. 

If you have a passion for serving others, are a continuous learner who works well in a team environment, and are respectful, effective, humble, and have high integrity in all your actions, please JOIN OUR TEAM! 

Interested Volunteers should complete an application packet and return it to the Eastsound Firehall or email info@orcasfire.org by Friday, October 18th, 2024, at 5 pm. 

FireMedic/Duty Officer Position Available

 

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue - San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 - is seeking to fill one vacancy and create an eligibility hiring list for the position of:

FireMedic/Duty Officer

Click here for the job announcement

Method of Application and Deadline:

OIFR has engaged outside assistance for this search. Email completed cover letter and resume to james@clarityconnectionllc.com

Application deadline is Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 3 pm.

The successful candidate will be appointed to probationary status for the first twelve months of employment.

Salary and Benefits:
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits, including:
• Annual Salary Range Information: $82,562.51 to $132,422.42 based on experience and rank
• Schedule: Four-platoon system with rotating shifts, 48 hours on duty, and 144 hours off
• Benefit information: Per the CBA with IAFF Local 3911

Two Firefighter/EMT or Firefigher/Paramedic Positions Available

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue - San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 - is seeking to fill two vacancies and create an eligibility hiring list for the position of:

Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Click here for the job announcement

Method of Application and Deadline:

OIFR has engaged outside assistance for this search. Email completed cover letter and resume to james@clarityconnectionllc.com

Application deadline is Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 3 pm.

The successful candidate will be appointed to probationary status for the first twelve months of employment.

Salary and Benefits:
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits, including:
• Annual Salary Range Information: $75,056.83 to $120,384.03 based on experience and rank
• Schedule: Four-platoon system with rotating shifts, 48 hours on duty, and 144 hours off
• Benefit information: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3911

NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SURPLUS AMBULANCE

**ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE, SAN JUAN CO FD#2**
****REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS****

SURPLUS VEHICLE for SALE:
- 1997 Ford E-450 Super Duty Ambulance
- Mileage: 33,668
- Diesel 7.3 L
- MINIMUM BID OF $9,500.
- BIDS RECEIVED UNTIL 1PM ON SEPTEMBER 30th

VEHICLE MAY BE VIEWED AT THE EASTSOUND FIRE STATION, 45 LAVENDER LANE, EASTSOUND, WA
CONTACT: ACTING FIRE CHIEF CHAD KIMPLE
ckimple@orcasfire.org 360-376-2331

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2024 Incidents
EMSFIRE/OTHERTotalOverlap%
Jan75159024.44
Feb48105813.79
Mar57197615.79
Apr5218702.86
May71199011.11
Jun902011017.43
Jul793511416.96
Aug674511224.11
Sep754011525.22
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0
TOTAL61422183517.7

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