
BURN PERMIT SEASON ENDED ON MAY 31, 2023
STARTING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - ONLY RECREATIONAL
CAMPFIRES ALLOWED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Permits are not required for Recreational Campfires
Residential and Commercial Burn Permits are issued
through the San Juan County Community Development Fire Marshal's Office
using their online permitting portal. Check back in early October for information
on the 2023-2024 burn season.
Please note that the San Juan County Fire Marshall determines burn restrictions
and burn bans. The San Juan County Fire Marshall's address is
135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Phone number 360-378-3473.
Website - https://www.sanjuanco.com/1088/Fire-Marshal
March 6, 2023
SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4
Lopez Island Fire and EMS Department
2228 Fisherman Bay Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
On Saturday March 4th at 7:42 pm, Lopez Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of
Lopez Rd. The fire was called in to 911 by a passerby who saw flames from the front of the structure.
The first arriving officers found the front of the structure had significant flames from the southeast
corner doors and windows, the interior floor had collapsed, and the basement was fully involved.
Our first in engine connected to a fire hydrant a block away and pulled a large hose to begin
suppressing the heat and flames. The fire was extinguished at 8:35 pm and firefighters
spent the next few hours extinguishing hot spots. The fire department cleared the
scene at 12:03 am with one person remaining to watch for flare ups.
The San Juan County Fire Marshall was at the site at 8:00 am Sunday morning to begin an
investigation, which is ongoing. Local security camera footage revealed that the fire flashed in the
residence at 7:36 pm, it is unknown how long the fire grew prior to this time.
The structure and its belongings are a total loss. There were no residents home, and nobody
was physically hurt because of this fire.
Adam Bigby
Fire Chief
Lopez Fire and EMS
(360) 468-2991
If you are interested in joining the District, please read thru the
Volunteer Information Handout (see link below) to obtain more information.
Please contact the main office to discuss your interests before submitting your application.
To submit a formal application, please complete the Application form (see link below) and
write a one-page letter of interest and email or drop off or mail to:
San Juan County Fire District #4
2228 Fisherman Bay Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
If you have questions, please email lopezfire@lopezfire.com or call 360-468-2991.
Thank you for your interest !!
Fire Wise is a nationally recognized program to assist homeowners in
preparing their property for the unlikely event of a wildfire.
Lopez Fire and EMS will come out to your property
to give fire safety tips and help develop a plan to Fire Wise your property.
If you would like to set up a date and time for someone to visit you at your property
please call the Lopez Island Fire Dept. at (360) 468-2991
or send an email to lopezfire@lopezfire.com
Please include your name, property address, phone number,
email address and suggested dates and times.
CONTACT THE SAN JUAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR FREE COVID VACCINE CLINIC INFORMATION -
Link below to register
https://www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info
Files coming soon.
Lopez Island Fire and EMS has a Protection Classification Rating of 7. Please see downloadable PDF.
We are dedicated to the preservation and protection of life, property and the environment through a team effort of public education, fire prevention, disaster preparedness and mitigation. We provide emergency fire, rescue and medical services.
We serve the community and recognize that our people and associated support resources are the key to our success. We strive to be a valued member of the community.
Our objectives are to focus on excellence in the services we provide through continuous improvement in:
(a). San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 4 is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington that protects life and property and provides fire protection and emergency medical services to its citizens. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the District on the listed topics related to the District’s purpose of providing fire protection services, emergency medical services and protecting life and property. The opinions expressed by visitors to this site do not reflect the opinions of the District. Any comments submitted to this site and any lists of users or links are public records subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56. Users recognize that there is no expectation of privacy in the use of the District’s Social Media and users are cautioned to never disclose private or confidential information on this site.
(b). Communications made on this site do not constitute official notice to the District or any District personnel. Public Record requests may not be made on this site and must be submitted directly to the District’s Public Record Officer consistent with the District’s Public Record Policy.
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(a). Any individual accessing, using, posting or commenting on this site accepts without limitation or qualification, the District’s Social Media Policy including but not limited to these Public Use Guidelines. The District retains the right to modify its Policies without notice and any such modification shall be effective immediately. Users of District Social Media further recognize that such use is governed by the terms of service and privacy policies of the underlying social media service provider.
(b). Any individual accessing, using, posting or commenting on this site recognizes that Social Media use is not private and that the District is subject to the Washington State Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW).
(c). The District’s Social Media constitutes a limited public forum. The District monitors this site on a regular basis and reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of the District’s social media policy, these Public Use Guidelines or any applicable law. Public posts, comments or links that contain any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed:
(i). Comments not topically related to the particular article/topic being commented upon;
(ii). Uses for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of a person to an office or for the promotion of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Such a use of District Social Media is specifically prohibited by this Policy and RCW 42.17A.555, subject to the exceptions stated therein.
(iii). Profane language or content;
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(ix). Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party.
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(d). Any content removed based on these guidelines must be retained, including the time, date and identity of the poster when available.
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4 Fire Engines
2 Ambulances
1 Rescue/Extraction
2 Tenders/Pumpers
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