News & Announcements
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News
Looking Ahead — A Strategic Vision for the Future
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.
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A Department Transformed
The conclusion was clear: The department’s mission was not sustainable without significant change. And so, change began.
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Announcement
2026 Firefighter Academy Dates Announced
SJIF&R Announces 2026 Structure/Wildland Firefighting Academy Dates
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Public Hearing - 2026 Budget & Revenue Resources
The Board of Commissioners for SJC Fire Protection District 3 will be holding public hearings relating to its annual 2026 Budget on the following dates and times.
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Public Notice: Request for Proposal
Stuart Island Fire Station Professional Services Bid Solicitation
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Department Highlight
After Action Report
San Juan County Interagency Wildland Team Fire Simulation Exercise
Thank you to all who participated in our 2025 exercise - another successful test of the system.
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Announcement
2025 Firefighter Academy Dates Announced
SJIF&R Announces 2025 Structure/Wildland Firefighting Academy Dates
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Community Wildfire Protection Plan Community Meetings
A diverse group of local emergency responders, land managers, and forestry experts from over a dozen agencies and tribes are updating the San Juan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), and we need your input!
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Meet & Greet National Crisis Response Canine Teams
Come meet the NATIONAL Crisis Response Canine Teams Sunday Oct 20th!
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Advocacy Committee for Fire District 3
Notice for public participation in serving on an Advocacy Committee for Fire District 3.
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Immediate Commissioner Vacancy
Notice to apply for appointed commissioner vacancy for Fire District 3.
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News
Greetings from your newly appointed Fire Chief
During the months leading up to my appointment and in the weeks following, I have been immersed in ensuring that your Fire Department is ready and able to stick to deliver its mission; “To Protect Life and Property”. Now, as your Chief, this mission is my guiding directive while working under delegation of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
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Announcement
2024 Firefighter Academy Dates Announced
SJIF&R Announces 2024 Structure/Wildland Firefighting Academy Dates
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Wildland Firefighter Class to be held Spring 2023
Wildland Firefighter Class to be held Spring 2023
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SJIF&R Announces Winter 2023 EMT Course Dates
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications from the community for the upcoming 2023 EMT Course.
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On Scene
Spring St. Fire Thoughts
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue would like to express gratitude to emergency responders and the wider community in the aftermath of the April 7 fire downtown.
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Announcement
Update on Spring Street fire on April 7, 2022 – Joint Release
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, Town of Friday Harbor, and San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) are at a point in the investigation and recovery of the recent fire on Spring Street to share fire origin and cause.
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Announcement
Annual Easter Event
SJIF&R and the San Juan Island Firefighters Association will host the annual Easter Egg Event this Sunday, April 17th from Noon to 2:00 p.m.
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Announcement
Training Burn in Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will be conducting a training on March 26th and 27th. Exercises are planned to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m on both days.
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On Scene
Fast Response Saves Friday Harbor Home
On Friday afternoon, March 11, 2022, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) crews received a page from a 911 call regarding reports of fire at a home in the Town of Friday Harbor.