League of Women Voters summary of Fire District #3 Commissioners Meeting, September 22, 2026 meeting. Division Chief Jordan Pollack presented a report on the Outer Island Brigade Program.  There are currently six brigades on Brown, Henry, Johns, and Stuart Islands. …

Volunteer firefighters remain the backbone of the American fire service. According to the National Fire Protection Association, approximately 65% of the nation’s firefighters are volunteers, and more than 80% of U.S. fire departments rely on volunteer or…

Public Hearing – 2027 Budget & Revenue Resources Monday, September 21, 2026 The Board of Fire Commissioners for SJC Fire Protection District 3 will be holding public hearings relating to its annual 2027 Budget on the following dates and times.   Written…

LWVSJ Observer Corps summary of the San Juan Island Fire District #3 Commissioners Meeting August 18, 2026 meeting Commissioners approved credit card issuance for certain employees.  Now is the time to make budget requests for 2027.  They approved an L&I Agreement…

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Fire District #3 Commissioners Meeting, July 21, 2026 meeting.  Commissioners approved a one-time contribution to Chief Monin’s retirement fund of $15,000,  following a positive performance evaluation from the Special Meeting on July 2, 2026….

LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Fire District #3 Commissioners June 16, 2026 meeting Chief Monin met with the County Manager regarding the current Burn Permit Program. The Fire District believes the Burn Permit Program is important and should be continued. However, the County…

LWVSJ Observer Corps summary of San Juan Island: Fire District #3 Commissioners Meeting May 19, 2026. Chiefs Kuetzing and Hartzell congratulated and swore in five of six new recruits known as the “solid six” starting off the Commissioners Meeting:  Emilio Santiago,…

Friday Harbor, WA – San Juan Island Fire & Rescue proudly welcomed six 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. Fire Department leadership,…

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 annual event is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our…