San Juan Island Fire and Rescue
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue develops 2026-2045 Strategic Plan
San Juan Island Fire and 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…
San Juan Fire District Chief presents 20-year Capital Plan and mutual aid agreement with Skagit
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes for the San Juan IslandJI Fire District February 16, 2026 meeting. Note: The meeting was changed to Monday due to a lack of quorum for the regularly scheduled third Tuesday meeting at 3:00 pm. The commissioners passed a resolution allowing…
New hires begin work at San Juan Island Fire Dept.
LWVSJ Observer Corps Note on the San Juan Island Fire District January 20, 2026 meeting. Lieutenant Kati English gave the commission a report on Prevention Division activities in 2025. They brought firetrucks to schools and did outreach at Farmers Market. She…
Nine recruits training to join San Juan Island Fire District
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes for: San Juan Island Fire District January 20, 2026 Lieutenant Kati English gave the commission a report on Prevention Division activities in 2025. They brought firetrucks to the Farmers Market for children and adults to explore. She…
San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 3 Receives Positive Audit Results from Washington State Auditor’s Office
Press release: 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,…
San Juan Fire District Commissioners told about possible 180 homes to be added by Roche Harbor and Rouleau Rd
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes about the San Juan Fire District November 11, 2025 meeting. The commissioners approved the purchase of a new ladder truck costing $2,271,584. Commissioners approved establishing the property tax levy amount for 2026 to be $4,724,000 and…
San Juan Island fire district purchasing $2 million ladder truck
LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes for SJI Fire District October 14, 2025 meeting. Mike Coryell took the oath of office replacing Alexa Rust who resigned in September. Chief Monin introduced Jason McLennan of Perkins & Will, an architecture and design firm, who has…
October 27: Retirement Celebration for Lieutenant Tom Eades at Brickworks in Friday Harbor
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue would like to invite the community to an upcoming retirement celebration honoring Lieutenant Tom Eades after more than 37 years of exceptional service to the Fire Department. The Celebration will held at Brickworks on Monday, October…
Nibler recognized by San Juan Island Fire Department for extinguishing hotel fire
Town Streets and Parks Supervisor Justin Nibler, Fire District 3 Battalion Chief Mike Hartzell, and Fire District 3 Chief Noel Monin at the October 2, 2025, Town Council meeting Town Streets and Parks Supervisor Justin Nibler was recognized by District 3 Fire…
Honoring the Retirement of Lieutenant Tom Eades: A Legacy of Service, Dedication, and Heart
After more than 37 years of unwavering service to the San Juan Island community, Lieutenant Tom Eades is retiring from San Juan Island Fire & Rescue, leaving behind a legacy defined by dedication, compassion, and a deep passion for emergency response. Tom’s…




