Topic: Safety
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
Disaster Preparedness Training
Written on January 29, 2019 at 5:48 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: 8:30 am Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Department Announces January 2019 Firefighters of the Month The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the January 2019 Firefighter of the Month. In this instance, we actually mean, Firefighters of the month. Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Jerry and Dennis Sears for their consistent and Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2018
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article written by Carolyn Hudson, SJI Fire and Rescue Administrative Officer Lieutenant Michael Henderson received San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s highest award Saturday night when the District celebrated the 2018 contributions of its members at Downriggers Restaurant. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2018 at the annual Continue Reading
SJC PHD Special Board Meeting
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, January 10th. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. rather than the usual time, but will be at the usual place – the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The purpose of this meeting is to potentially appoint an Interim Continue Reading
911 Service Disruptions
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJI Emergency Management, shares this notice… With ongoing national issues around the 911 system, remember that if 911 doesn’t work for you in an emergency, (360) 378-4141 is the alternate number to San Juan County Dispatch.
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
Disaster Preparedness Training
Written on January 29, 2019 at 5:48 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: 8:30 am Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on January 22, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Department Announces January 2019 Firefighters of the Month The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the January 2019 Firefighter of the Month. In this instance, we actually mean, Firefighters of the month. Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Jerry and Dennis Sears for their consistent and Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2018
Written on January 16, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This article written by Carolyn Hudson, SJI Fire and Rescue Administrative Officer Lieutenant Michael Henderson received San Juan Island Fire and Rescue’s highest award Saturday night when the District celebrated the 2018 contributions of its members at Downriggers Restaurant. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2018 at the annual Continue Reading
SJC PHD Special Board Meeting
Written on January 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 will be having a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, January 10th. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. rather than the usual time, but will be at the usual place – the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building. The purpose of this meeting is to potentially appoint an Interim Continue Reading
911 Service Disruptions
Written on December 28, 2018 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJI Emergency Management, shares this notice… With ongoing national issues around the 911 system, remember that if 911 doesn’t work for you in an emergency, (360) 378-4141 is the alternate number to San Juan County Dispatch.