Posts Categorized: Press Releases

Dear Editor, On behalf of Camano Island Fire & Rescue, I would like to thank the community for supporting our levy renewal for emergency medical service (EMS). On election night, the measure was passing with more than 86% of the vote. EMS accounts for almost 72% of our 911 calls, and is the most widely-used… Read more »

Camano Island Fire and Rescue (CIFR) has been taking steps to improve transparency with the community it serves. It has added new board meeting locations, posted its annual budget on line, and is developing a new Strategic Plan for how it will serve the 16,000 residents on Camano Island. “Improving transparency is the key to… Read more »

The August 4th, 2015, primary election is still almost a month away, but ballots should be arriving in voters’ mailboxes next week. Camano Island Fire and Rescue would like to remind everyone that it is presenting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy renewal on the upcoming election ballot. The levy funds EMS Services and must… Read more »

The statewide drought emergency declared in May has increased the risk of fire danger on Camano Island as it has across our region. While the current fire danger level remains at Moderate according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the National Interagency Fire Center is predicting above normal significant fire potential for the summer…. Read more »

Camano Island Fire and Rescue is presenting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy renewal in the August, 2015, primary election. The levy funds EMS services and must be renewed every 6 years. The current EMS levy was last approved by voters in 2009 and will expire at the end of this year. “We want to… Read more »

Opening day for recreational shrimping, crabbing, and fishing will soon be upon us. With the increased activity on the water, Camano Island Fire and Rescue would like to remind everyone of the importance of water safety and safe boating practices. “Life Jackets Save Lives”! The most important thing you can do is to wear a… Read more »

Camano Island Fire and Rescue is presenting an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy renewal in the August, 2015 primary election. The levy funds EMS services and must be renewed every 6 years. The current EMS levy was last approved by voters in 2009 and will expire at the end of this year. The current levy… Read more »

Camano Island Fire and Rescue successfully passed its most recent audit with the Washington State Auditor’s office. The Auditor examined the District’s compliance with state laws and oversight of its financial condition, self-insurance program, surplus property, and other assets. The District undergoes a bi-annual audit. This audit covered 2012 through 2013. “District operations complied with… Read more »

Children will be listening for the sounds of sleigh bells in the snow, a little “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and, of course, for the sight of a fire engine. The Santa Run is back on Camano Island this holiday season. From 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2014, the Camano Island Fire and Rescue firefighters are visiting… Read more »

Under a new inter-local agreement with Island County, Camano Island Fire & Rescue (CIFR) will be helping Camano Island businesses stay safe and potentially improve their property values by conducting business occupancy fire inspections. The Fire District will be working directly with our local business community to improve the fire safety of their structures.  The… Read more »