San Juan County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies reported a 100% survival rate following cardiac arrest from a heart rhythm that can be defibrillated in 2022, the highest survival rate in Washington State. The national survival rate following this type of cardiac arrest was 32%, according to the data in the Cardiac Arrest Registry (CARES) […]

Monday, July 17th at 3:00 p.m.   Board meetings are held online via Zoom and in person at Station 21 (45 Lavender Ln. in Eastsound). Public comment can always be submitted via email to bofc@orcasfire.org if you are unable to attend the meeting. Any email meant for public comment should state as such with a

UPCOMING REGULAR MEETING   The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 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 be added to the meeting notification email list, please contact

Levy Information Meeting & Discussion at the Orcas Senior Center TODAY, 7/10, at 1:00 pm. There will be another meeting on Thursday, 7/13, at 11:30 am and Tuesday, 7/25, at 9:30 am. Orcas Senior Center 62 Henry Road, #1653 Eastsound, WA 98245 Please see the website for more information. https://www.orcasfire.org/levy-information/

Join the Association on Saturday, July 1st, from 7 to 11 am for pancakes, eggs, sausage, and the opportunity to Touch-a-Truck! Proceeds go to help the Association support our volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Thank you for the support!

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