San Juan Island Fire and Rescue

San Juan Island Fire & Rescue hosted their annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of 2025 and a transformative year. The theme for the evening was “Blazing Saddles!”

In Part 1, we shared how San Juan Island Fire & Rescue (SJIF&R) has transformed over the past 18 months through leadership changes, community collaboration, and operational improvements. Now, we turn our focus to the future — and how the department is planning to meet the evolving needs of our island communities.

The conclusion was clear: The department’s mission was not sustainable without significant change. And so, change began.

San Juan Island Fire & Rescue proudly welcomed 6 new firefighters into the ranks during a swearing-in ceremony held at Station 31 on Mullis Street. All of them are neighbors across San Juan Island.