Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue reports call volumes have increased 50 percent since 2012, but current staffing levels have not kept up with the community’s growing demand for emergency services. As a result, response times are increasing. Additionally, Central Whidbey Fire cannot guarantee personnel will be available to respond…

The Board of Commissioners for Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue approved a resolution to place a levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The lid lift would fund additional firefighters to improve emergency response. The fire district is accepting names of people interested in participating on…

Proposal to appear on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot The Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The lid lift would fund additional personnel to respond to…

The Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners will meet Thursday, June 8 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The community is invited to attend the meeting at 5 p.m. at Station 54, 3253…

The Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners will meet Thursday, June 8 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The community is invited to attend the meeting at 5 p.m. at Station 54, 3253…

For the 12th year in a row, Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award recognizes transparency and excellence in government finance. “This award recognizes our commitment to effective policy and financial planning to meet the current and future…

The district will be starting the fire chief recruitment and selection process in December.