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EASTSOUND – The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) has completed its evaluation of Orcas Island’s fire protection capabilities related to fire insurance rating. San Juan County Fire District 2 is currently a Protection Class (PC) 6, with our recent evaluation indicating a change to PC 7. The WSRB received information on the new volunteer […]

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting Monday – 07/15/2024, 3PM In-person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 845 0781 6560 / Passcode: 160155 Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84507816560?pwd=aBDy6f7Y26bMI1c86Jg13snmvMre02.1 Call to Order & Welcome Commissioner Announcements Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Consent Agenda 1.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 11, 2024 –As of July 10, 2024, at 1:00pm, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a declaration banning all fires statewide on DNR protected lands. This ban extends to recreational campfires on DNR lands in San Juan County. Q: What are DNR protected Lands? A: WA State Parks

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting Monday – 07/08/2024, 3PM In-person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 875 7382 7926 / Passcode: 957025 Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573827926?pwd=BGh49JUCQQJLWIF7oRrL7KRXaFSiUe.1 Call to Order & Welcome BOFC Vacancies 1. Interview of candidates for first vacant Board of

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting Monday – 07/01/2024, 3PM In-person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 834 1518 7346 / Passcode: 176980 Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83415187346?pwd=uhh2e8bnq7ruWB8XQr6dxHWe7pl4Hm.1 Call to Order & Welcome Commissioner Announcements Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Consent Agenda 1.

FIRE COMMISSIONER OPENINGS: The Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 is immediately seeking candidates to fill the unexpired terms for Seats #4 and #5.  The seats must be filled within 90 days, however, the Board desires to fill these positions soon, as a full Board is essential to

The San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners held a continuance of their June 17th Regular Meeting on Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 3 p.m. The board approved two new policies before Chair Ehrmantraut added an executive session to the meeting agenda. After a 45-minute executive session, most of it held

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting (continuation) June 17th meeting in recess until 3:00 p.m. June 21st. Public comments for upcoming Regular Meetings can be submitted in advance via email to bofc@orcasfire.org. To join/rejoin the meeting: Friday– 06/21/2024, 3PM In-person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM:

Effective June 30, 2024, Chief vanSchaick will be leaving OIFR. During her tenure, OIFR’s volunteer numbers increased significantly, and voters approved a new five (5) year levy. Simultaneously, Chief vanSchaick was successful in renegotiation of the union contract resulting for the first time in predictable overtime costs to the District, which is essential for long

San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting Monday – 06/17/2024, 3PM In-person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 828 9027 4180 / Passcode: 177006 Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82890274180?pwd=ELBdL4cY7wLsrp29ga8PA7J4kHWjo3.1 Call to Order & Welcome Commissioner Announcements Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Consent Agenda 1.