The Board of Fire Commissioners meet on the third Monday of each month. The next regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting will take place on Monday, June 20th at 5:30 p.m. Meeting Documents and access information for all meetings can be found here. Board meetings are not taking place in-person at this time. All meetings …
The Board of Fire Commissioners appointed new commissioner, Leith Templin, at a special meeting of the District on Thursday, March 24th, 2022. Leith fills Seat #1 and will fulfill the unexpired term through December 2023, at which point a public election will be held for public vote for the remaining two years of the term …
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The Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking candidates to fill an unexpired term. The Board will conduct a public process including advertising, interviewing, and selecting a candidate to fill the seat by May 2nd, 2022. The selected candidate will serve as an appointed commissioner on the board, with a public election taking place on the …
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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has full-time openings for Firefighter-Paramedic and per diem openings for Firefighter-EMT and Firefighter-Paramedic. We are a rural, combination, all-hazards department serving the community and visitors of Orcas Island. Orcas Island is located in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. Spanning 57 square-miles, the island varies in …
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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has a variety of opportunities available for volunteers! If you are interested in becoming involved, check out the information below and drop us a line! Volunteer inquiries can be directed to info@orcasfire.org
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will host two community presentations on the FireWise program. The district is participating in the National Fire Protection Association’s FireWise USA program which educates the public on ways to reduce the risk of wildfire around your home. The presentations are scheduled to take place online via Zoom on Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 …
With continuing dry weather conditions, San Juan County Fire Districts and the County Fire Marshal’s office are enacting a complete burn ban throughout the San Juan Islands. This burn ban will be in effect beginning this Friday, July 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and will be in effect until further notice. ALL charcoal, wood burning, and recreational …
Dear Residents and visitors of San Juan County, It is extremely important for all of us to know that throughout the San Juan Islands (San Juan County), the current Fire Danger level is High. The following burn status applies only to privately-owned properties in San Juan County. Please note that other restrictions and guidelines are …
San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, is hiring for an Assistant Chief’s position. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume with references, application and background check no later than July 7th at 5:00 p.m. to Micki Nichols at mnichols@orcasfire.org. Assistant Chief – Job Announcement Assistant Chief – Job Description …
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All items below have sold. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has surplus property available for sale. All items are sold on a first-come first-served basis, as-is (less all department decals, emergency lights, and emergency communication devices). Contact Station 21 by phone for more information or to make a purchase. (360) 376-2331 SOLD Ladders: 20-foot, 3-fly, …