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Outdoor Burn Ban Begins Thursday
Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association, has declared a county-wide burn ban, beginning July 30, 2020.
EFFECTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Due to current and predicted dry weather conditions, this burn ban applies to all yard debris outdoor burning and will remain in effective until further notice.
The current burn ban does not apply to small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner’s permission. The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbecues are allowed under the ban.
ALL Recreational Fires must:
If you do not have a Residential/Recreational Burn Permit, you can obtain one from Anderson Island Fire/Rescue, at 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd, in the kiosk box at the front of the fire station.
Questions? Please call Pierce County at Burn Ban Hotline (253) 798-7278 or refer to the County's Fire Prevention Bureau website for for details: www.piercecountywa.gov/fpb Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation.  |
Board Mtgs Held Via Remote Attendance
Notice is hereby given: Regularly scheduled Board Meetings of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 27 will be held remotely until further notice, in compliance with the Governor’s Proclamation. The Board invites the public to observe these open meetings via the Zoom web portal, Zoom desktop client, or Zoom mobile app. For information on how to access an upcoming meeting, please contact the fire station during business hours at 253-884-4040. |
Board Mtg Date Change [expired]
The Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting was held on Monday, Dec 2 @ 3:00 p.m., at 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd., Anderson Island, Washington. This is one day earlier than the regular schedule, and appropriate notice was provided more than 24-hours in advance. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Please note that regularly scheduled Board of Fire Commissioners meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m., in the fire station for Anderson Island Fire/Rescue.  |
Special Meeting Notice [expired]
The Board of Fire Commissioners of Anderson Island Fire/Rescue held a Special Budget Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM, for the purpose of conducting a 2020 budget review, at 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd., Anderson Island, Washington. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Please note that regularly scheduled Board of Fire Commissioners meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m., in the fire station for Anderson Island Fire/Rescue.  |
Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Banquet
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Banquet to recognize Volunteer Island Firefighters! Here's to an even better year for our team in 2020! ```````````````````````````````````````````````````` You are cordially invited! Please join us in a celebration to thank Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs for their dedicated efforts to serve our community. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Johnson Farm Archival Building Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Banquet Come to the banquet at the Johnson Farm Archival Building and sit with our team! Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and wards will be presented during the evening. Delicious catered dinner includes carved Baron of Beef and tender Chicken Marsala, served with scrumptious desserts. Seating is limited. so please call to reserve your place at our celebration today! Each year our volunteer firefighters are recognized by the Board of Fire Commissioners for the service, effort, and dedication they provide to our community. Awards are annually presented to one firefighter, one EMT, and one Rookie, which signify exemplary service and extraordinary effort above and beyond the calling of volunteer. We look forward to seeing you at the banquet. |
CPR & First Aid Class - Saturday, Jan 4
Start the New Year right and become certified in CPR. Join us and learn how to save a life with an AED, as well as basic first aid. The public is invited! Call to register: 253-884-4040.
Date: January 4, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Cost: CPR card = $4.50; CPR safety mask and carrying case = $7.50
Location: Fire Station @ 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd
Questions? Please call the fire station during regular weekday business hours at 253-884-4040. Adults and teens welcomed.
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Health & Safety Fair
Burn Ban Has Been Lifted
In light of recent rains and the forecast of continued precipitation and moderate temperatures, the countywide fire safety burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County was lifted Sept 11, 2019. Stay Safe When Burning Yard Debris
If you do not have a Residential/Recreational Burn Permit, you can obtain one at Anderson Island Fire/Rescue, at 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd. |
Notice (expired): Board Mtg Time Change
The Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting was held at an earlier time on Tuesday, Sept 3 @ 9:00 a.m., to allow District leadership to participate in a key afternoon review with Pierce County executives on the same date. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for the regular time on Tuesday, Sept 17 @ 3:00 p.m. Fire Commissioners of Anderson Island Fire/Rescue invite citizen input at the regularly scheduled Board meetings. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING  |
CPR Class in October
Join us! The public is invited to enroll in our Saturday, October 12 training session, which will be taught by certified CPR and First Aid instructors. Come to class and learn what to do to help save someone in an emergency.
Date: October 12, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Cost: CPR card = $4.50; CPR safety mask and carrying case = $7.50
Location: Fire Station @ 12207 Lake Josephine Blvd
Class size is limited — call today and register: (253) 884-4040.
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