Kat Barnard

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced professional as Finance Manager. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications can send their resume and cover letter to kara@turnerhrservices.com. First consideration given to materials received by 5/19/23. Our Fire Department Our mission is “to save lives and protect property through services delivered with professionalism and compassion.” […]

UPCOMING REGULAR MEETING   The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 15th, at 3:00 p.m. Board meetings will be held online via Zoom and in person at Station 21 (45 Lavender Ln. in Eastsound). If you would like to be added to the meeting notification email list, please contact

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 11th, at 1:00 p.m. Board meetings will be held online via Zoom and in person at Station 21 (45 Lavender Ln. in Eastsound). If you would like to be added to the meeting notification email

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m. Board meetings will be held online via Zoom and in person at Station 21 (45 Lavender Ln. in Eastsound). If you would like to be added to the meeting notification email list, please contact District Secretary Kat Barnard

Candidates may file online, by email, by fax, by mail, or in person SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 24, 2023 – If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidates looking to run for office this year will have the opportunity to put their name on the ballot during

The Board of Fire Commissioners meets on the third Monday of each month. The next regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting will take place on Monday, April 17th at 3:00 p.m. Board meetings will be held online via Zoom and in person at Station 21 (45 Lavender Ln. in Eastsound). If you would like to

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is celebrating the second whole week of April (April 9-15) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render

After discussion during the February 21st and March 20th meetings, the Board of Fire Commissioners will move the meetings to 3:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, starting in April. Meetings are now held in person at the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Land, and can be joined remotely via Zoom. Public participation

The Board of Fire Commissioners has appointed three new commissioners in the last few months. We welcomed Commissioner Alan Stameisen on November 21st, 2022, to fill the vacant seat left by Commissioner Shepler. Alan fills Seat #2 and will fulfill the unexpired term through December 2023. The public election will be held in the fall

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue provides additional services to our community outside of responding to 911 calls. When we respond to an emergency call, some questions arise regarding how we figure out pertinent information. We need to know your name, what your medical history includes, and what treatments you desire. Where would we find this