Topic: Safety
Public Hospital District News
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD#1) is proud to announce that board member Rebecca Smith was appointed on May 7, 2019, to the 5-county North Region EMS and Trauma Care Council. She fills the only elected official slot for San Juan County and will simultaneously serve on the county EMS council as Continue Reading
Kiwanis Supports Stand Up Men
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis presents a check for $500 in support of Stand Up Men’s recent fund-raising campaign. In accepting the award Larry Greene said “Stand Up Men appreciates Friday Harbor Kiwanis’ $500 contribution to support our campaign of raising $45,000 to fully fund SAFE San Juans’ Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Healthy Relationships programs in Continue Reading
Mitchell Point Community is Firewise
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Miller, Mitchell Point Firewise Representative shares this Firewise update with you… May 4, 2019 was Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and the Mitchell Point Firewise Community on San Juan Island received a $500.00 grant from the National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Insurance to help fund their “Chipper Day.” With the funding award and Continue Reading
New K-9 Capability in San Juan County
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs recently swore in the newest member of his team. Guss, an 18-month-old sable German shepherd, was welcomed to the Sheriff’s staff this week. Guss’s handler, Jay Holt, has been a Deputy in the islands for the past year. Holt worked previously with the Burlington Police Department. Sheriff Krebs indicated Continue Reading
Burning Season Closures In May
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again. Burning Season is coming to a close in San Juan County. All Commercial Permits will be closing on May 15th at sundown. Residential permits will close on May 31st at midnight. Recreational fires remain open for the time being. Please burn with caution and check back with the Fire Continue Reading
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract Crowds
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands’ Oil Spill Association). These gatherings occurred on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Island, and they provided a brief update on IOSA’s role in local oil spill response protection and prevention. Ongoing efforts to Continue Reading
Stand Up Men Choose April
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’ in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual assault and domestic violence. Stand Up Men’s fundraising goal for SAFE this year is to raise $45,000 to support Continue Reading
Live Fire Training Sunday, April 14, 2019
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue is conducting a live fire training in the wooded area east of the District’s main station, 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The live fire training is scheduled between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. During that time residents will see smoke in the area around Continue Reading
Citizens Advisory Group Report
Written on April 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from the SJC Public Hospital District #1… When community member Chuck Dalldorf first agreed to serve on the Citizen’s Advisory Group (CAG) looking into a potential integration of EMS and Fire services on San Juan Island, he probably didn’t realize it would take almost a year. He said: “the Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading
IOSA Wants You!
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
April Community Meetings on Oil Spill Response in San Juan County The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hosting community meetings in April for those wanting to learn more about IOSA and explore opportunities for getting involved in local oil spill response efforts. Any and all are invited! Tuesday April 16th from 5:30 – 6:30pm Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on March 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and a post-race event with music, snacks, and more. SAFE on the Rocks will have Continue Reading
“Adventures in Boating” Class
Written on March 19, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need your Washington State Boating Education Card? Take a Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Adventures in Boating” Class The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington State Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The two-day class will be held on Thursday evenings April 4 and April 11, Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the March 2019 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Brien Sesby was selected Firefighter of the Month due to his commitment to clear access at the Mullis Street fire station during the big February snow storm. Having clear and safe routes for emergency equipment Continue Reading
Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the risks to the islands, and will offer some simple tools and approaches to help businesses prepare. Tuesday, March 26th: 8:30am – Continue Reading
Rock Solid Youth on Prevention Policy Day
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and Rock Solid Team Advisor shares this report with you… Rock Solid Youth Prevention Team represented the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and our community at the annual Prevention Policy Day in Olympia this February. This advocacy effort is organized by the Washington Association for Substance Continue Reading
Fire Destroys Friday Harbor Commercial Building
Written on March 8, 2019 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2019 at 2:20 p.m., San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to 911 fire call regarding a recreation vehicle fire adjacent to a commercial building on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival, the vehicle fire had quickly spread to trees and a propane tank Continue Reading
An Update from the Islands’ Oil Spill Association
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In Eastsound on February 26th nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and skillsets gathered for the second monthly meeting of the 2019 Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) Action Team. This group of interested volunteers has been working tirelessly since the beginning of the year in an effort to revitalize IOSA’s ability to respond Continue Reading
Fire District Workshop
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District #3 Fire Board of Commissioners will have a Master Planning Workshop on Tuesday, March 5th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street.
San Juan Island Firefighters Respond to Two Separate House Fires
Written on February 28, 2019 at 2:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to two separate fires in residences on San Juan Island. The first fire was reported at a single-story home at 5:40 a.m. near Roche Harbor. The residents and their pets were able to quickly evacuate the home. Firefighter’s rapid response helped limit Continue Reading
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers “Adventures in Boating” Class
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the Washington Basic Boater Education Course. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe boating skills as well as review our local boating regulations is invited to attend. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees may submit a copy of their individual “Certificate of Accomplishment” with $10 to Continue Reading
Public Hospital District News
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD#1) is proud to announce that board member Rebecca Smith was appointed on May 7, 2019, to the 5-county North Region EMS and Trauma Care Council. She fills the only elected official slot for San Juan County and will simultaneously serve on the county EMS council as Continue Reading
Kiwanis Supports Stand Up Men
Written on May 21, 2019 at 9:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis presents a check for $500 in support of Stand Up Men’s recent fund-raising campaign. In accepting the award Larry Greene said “Stand Up Men appreciates Friday Harbor Kiwanis’ $500 contribution to support our campaign of raising $45,000 to fully fund SAFE San Juans’ Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Healthy Relationships programs in Continue Reading
Mitchell Point Community is Firewise
Written on May 13, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Miller, Mitchell Point Firewise Representative shares this Firewise update with you… May 4, 2019 was Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and the Mitchell Point Firewise Community on San Juan Island received a $500.00 grant from the National Fire Protection Association and State Farm Insurance to help fund their “Chipper Day.” With the funding award and Continue Reading
New K-9 Capability in San Juan County
Written on May 10, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs recently swore in the newest member of his team. Guss, an 18-month-old sable German shepherd, was welcomed to the Sheriff’s staff this week. Guss’s handler, Jay Holt, has been a Deputy in the islands for the past year. Holt worked previously with the Burlington Police Department. Sheriff Krebs indicated Continue Reading
Burning Season Closures In May
Written on May 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of year again. Burning Season is coming to a close in San Juan County. All Commercial Permits will be closing on May 15th at sundown. Residential permits will close on May 31st at midnight. Recreational fires remain open for the time being. Please burn with caution and check back with the Fire Continue Reading
3rd Annual Tour de Family – Friday Harbor
Written on May 2, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A week from Friday is the Third Annual family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec. We have a trike/scooter route, a safe ‘first biker’ route, and an adventure route for those wanting a safe and easy open road ride. The event is located at Continue Reading
IOSA Oil Spill Meetings Attract Crowds
Written on April 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 100 islanders learned more about becoming oil spill response volunteers at a series of recent community meetings hosted by IOSA (Islands’ Oil Spill Association). These gatherings occurred on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Island, and they provided a brief update on IOSA’s role in local oil spill response protection and prevention. Ongoing efforts to Continue Reading
Stand Up Men Choose April
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’ in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual assault and domestic violence. Stand Up Men’s fundraising goal for SAFE this year is to raise $45,000 to support Continue Reading
Live Fire Training Sunday, April 14, 2019
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire and Rescue is conducting a live fire training in the wooded area east of the District’s main station, 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The live fire training is scheduled between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. During that time residents will see smoke in the area around Continue Reading
Citizens Advisory Group Report
Written on April 8, 2019 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from the SJC Public Hospital District #1… When community member Chuck Dalldorf first agreed to serve on the Citizen’s Advisory Group (CAG) looking into a potential integration of EMS and Fire services on San Juan Island, he probably didn’t realize it would take almost a year. He said: “the Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on April 3, 2019 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Safe San Juans wants to remind you of this event coming up this weekend… Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and Continue Reading
IOSA Wants You!
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
April Community Meetings on Oil Spill Response in San Juan County The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hosting community meetings in April for those wanting to learn more about IOSA and explore opportunities for getting involved in local oil spill response efforts. Any and all are invited! Tuesday April 16th from 5:30 – 6:30pm Continue Reading
Safe on the Rocks 5k
Written on March 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us on April 6th for the SAFE San Juans’ third annual Safe on the Rocks 5k. This is in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This well-lit fun run and walk will feature glow sticks, glow paint and a post-race event with music, snacks, and more. SAFE on the Rocks will have Continue Reading
“Adventures in Boating” Class
Written on March 19, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need your Washington State Boating Education Card? Take a Free U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Adventures in Boating” Class The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington State Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The two-day class will be held on Thursday evenings April 4 and April 11, Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the March 2019 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Brien Sesby was selected Firefighter of the Month due to his commitment to clear access at the Mullis Street fire station during the big February snow storm. Having clear and safe routes for emergency equipment Continue Reading
Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
Written on March 13, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management and Economic Development Council are teaming up to present a training on Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses. This concise class will provide basic information about the risks to the islands, and will offer some simple tools and approaches to help businesses prepare. Tuesday, March 26th: 8:30am – Continue Reading
Rock Solid Youth on Prevention Policy Day
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and Rock Solid Team Advisor shares this report with you… Rock Solid Youth Prevention Team represented the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and our community at the annual Prevention Policy Day in Olympia this February. This advocacy effort is organized by the Washington Association for Substance Continue Reading
Fire Destroys Friday Harbor Commercial Building
Written on March 8, 2019 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2019 at 2:20 p.m., San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to 911 fire call regarding a recreation vehicle fire adjacent to a commercial building on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival, the vehicle fire had quickly spread to trees and a propane tank Continue Reading
An Update from the Islands’ Oil Spill Association
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In Eastsound on February 26th nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and skillsets gathered for the second monthly meeting of the 2019 Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) Action Team. This group of interested volunteers has been working tirelessly since the beginning of the year in an effort to revitalize IOSA’s ability to respond Continue Reading
Fire District Workshop
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District #3 Fire Board of Commissioners will have a Master Planning Workshop on Tuesday, March 5th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street.
San Juan Island Firefighters Respond to Two Separate House Fires
Written on February 28, 2019 at 2:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 San Juan Island Fire and Rescue crews responded to two separate fires in residences on San Juan Island. The first fire was reported at a single-story home at 5:40 a.m. near Roche Harbor. The residents and their pets were able to quickly evacuate the home. Firefighter’s rapid response helped limit Continue Reading
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers “Adventures in Boating” Class
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the Washington Basic Boater Education Course. Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe boating skills as well as review our local boating regulations is invited to attend. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees may submit a copy of their individual “Certificate of Accomplishment” with $10 to Continue Reading