San Juan Island Fire and Rescue

San Juan Island Fire & Rescue has drafted a 20-Year Strategic Plan that will guide the department’s priorities, investments, and community engagement through 2045. The Plan was shaped around three core values that define SJIF&R and how it serves the community. (See Community Reports, Part 1 and 2 issued July/August 2025.) The 20-Year Strategic Plan for Years 2026-2045 can be downloaded from Document Library on Homepage.

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 County Fire Protection District No. 3 (San Juan Island Fire & Rescue) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its three-year accountability audit by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO), covering the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.