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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

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,

Please join leaders from Orcas Island Health Care District and Island Hospital to hear about their joint vision for the new, single clinic coming to Orcas Island in the spring of 2021. The online meeting will be held online Thursday, December 17th from 5 pm – 6 pm. Meeting access information can be found below.

Update 5:00 p.m. 10/22/2020. After a short outage, 9-1-1 service has been restored. Earlier message: 9-1-1 OUTAGE: 9-1-1 is currently unavailable from landlines statewide. Cell phones are able to connect at this time. To reach San Juan County Dispatch from a landline, dial 360-378-4151

On Sunday, September 20th, the San Juan County Fire Marshal lifted the ban on recreational camp fires. Commercial and residential burning is still prohibited at this time. For more information, visit https://www.sanjuanco.com/1088/Fire-Marshal

Orcas Island Fire personnel responded to reports of a brush fire in the 300-block of Seaview Street on Orcas Island at 6:15 Thursday morning.  Upon arrival, crews witnessed an approximate 60-foot by 70-foot patch of smoldering grass involving one large standalone tree with active fire. With no structures on the property and no risk of

UPDATE: Due to rising fire danger around the state which affects the regions firefighting resources, San Juan County is extending the current burn ban to prohibit all outdoor fires, effective immediately and until further notice. —— Previously posted 06 September: Just a reminder that the San Juan County Fire Chiefs, in coordination with the San Juan

There is no wildland fire in San Juan County at this time. 9-1-1 Dispatch received several calls from concerned residents overnight due to the strong smell and haze of smoke in the air. A combination of smoke from fires in eastern Washington and south in Pierce County has shifted our way due to changing winds.