Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applicants for an immediate full-time Firefighter-EMT opening, and is continuing to accept applications for the positions of Per Diem Firefighter Paramedic and Per Diem Firefighter EMT.  In addition, OIFR will consider volunteer experience in lieu of career experience for the Firefighter EMT positions. Up to 0.5 years of […]

Did you know there are three separate air resources for emergency medical transport from the islands? These include Airlift Northwest, Island Air, and LifeFlight.  These agencies are membership-based agencies and we highly encourage households to obtain memberships with all three. We utilize all three membership companies to transport patients. The decision for which company to

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 September 18th, 2022. The selected candidate will serve as an appointed commissioner on the board, with a public election taking place in the

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

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

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

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