San Juan County Fire District 2

What San Juan County Fire District 2 does

San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2, doing business as Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR), is a Washington State special purpose district established in 1948 to provide all-hazards emergency services to Orcas Island. The district operates as a combination department: two career responders (a Paramedic/Firefighter and a Firefighter/EMT) staff Station 21 in Eastsound 24/7/365, supplemented by volunteers who respond from home, work, or satellite stations. Service territory spans 55 square miles, covered from seven strategically located fire stations; service portfolio comprises Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (approximately 80% of response volume, including roughly 300 air medical transports coordinated annually), Technical Rescue (rope rescue, vehicle extrication, marine response), and Wildland Firefighting.

Operational technology is purpose-built for island constraints: WASP engines (Wildland and Structure Protection) navigate narrow driveways and rough terrain; drop-tank water supply systems establish hydrant-free supply; Big Wheel off-road gurneys enable wilderness patient transport; and what3words integration enables precise dispatch in areas lacking street addressing. Specialized equipment includes 200-gallon brush trucks, Mark 3 pumps, water tenders, and NWCG Red Card-certified wildland crews coordinated with Washington State DNR and adjacent San Juan, Lopez, and Shaw Island fire departments via mutual aid. Marine response is coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard, and wilderness SAR with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.

The business model is overwhelmingly tax-funded: property-tax levies within Fire Protection District No. 2 boundaries finance the bulk of operations, with ancillary fee revenue from American Red Cross- and American Heart Association-certified CPR/First Aid/AED classes (approximately $17–$38 per participant), private group training on invoice billing, and a public meeting room rental offered free to non-profits. The district is governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners and is not privately owned, not venture-backed, and not a candidate for traditional PE/VC investment; the publicly disclosed bond information page, however, indicates capital-financing activity. Customer base is exclusively Orcas Island residents and visitors within district boundaries.

Name

San Juan County Fire District 2

Legal name

San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2

Website

https://orcasfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG), Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI), Firefighting & Emergency Marine Services (Fireboats, Onboard Fire Response) (TLAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Wildland firefighting
• Technical rescue services
• Community safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastsound

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Fire Protection Services: Primarily funded through San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 tax revenue and levies. Provides all-hazard emergency services to Orcas Island residents and visitors.
2. CPR and First Aid Training: Fees charged for American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification courses. Offers in-person and blended learning options.
3. Public Meeting Room Rental: Free meeting room available at Station 21 for non-profit organizations and community groups; small cleaning fee may apply for food/beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Juan County Fire District 2 (Orcas Island Fire & Rescue) provides all-hazards emergency response services across Orcas Island's 55 square miles, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (24/7 advanced and basic life support), technical rescue operations, and wildland firefighting. The district supplements emergency response with community safety education programs, CPR/First Aid/AED certification training, and wildfire preparedness initiatives.

Product overview

San Juan County Fire District 2 (Orcas Island Fire & Rescue) operates as an all-hazards combination fire department providing emergency and non-emergency services to Orcas Island. The core service portfolio includes Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Rescue Operations, and Wildland Firefighting, supported by a Non-Emergency Support Division offering public education and Auxiliary services. OIFR also provides community-focused offerings including CPR/First Aid/AED training through American Red Cross and American Heart Association partnerships, the Wildfire Ready Neighbors preparedness program, what3words location services integration, a public meeting room, water safety education, and smoke alarm programs. EMS accounts for approximately 80% of responses, with the remaining call volume split among fire suppression, rescue, and wildland operations. The department serves all 55 square miles of Orcas Island from seven strategically located fire stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression response for structure and wildland fires across Orcas Island, serving residents and visitors with 24/7 emergency response from seven fire stations.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 24/7 advanced and basic life support emergency medical services for island residents and visitors, including air medical transport coordination for mainland hospital transfers.
• Rescue Operations Technical rescue services including rope rescue, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, and marine rescue coordination for the island community.
• Wildland Firefighting NWCG-certified wildland fire suppression operations in the Wildland Urban Interface, coordinating with Washington State DNR and mutual aid partners for comprehensive wildfire protection.
• Non-Emergency Support Division Auxiliary support providing meals, hydration, and rehabilitation for extended emergency operations along with public education programs including fire safety education and community outreach.
• CPR, First Aid & AED Training Classes American Red Cross and American Heart Association certified CPR, First Aid, and AED training courses offered in-person and blended learning formats with 2-year certification, serving individuals, businesses, and community groups.
• Wildfire Ready Neighbors Program Community wildfire preparedness education program teaching defensible space creation, home hardening, evacuation planning, and fire-resistant landscaping for island residents.
• Public Meeting Room Community meeting space at Station 21 in Eastsound available free of charge for non-profit organizations and community groups, seating up to 88 people.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of OIFR responses are EMS calls, demonstrating high-frequency emergency medical care delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNR provides crucial support for wildland fire operations including additional ground personnel and wildland engines for extended operations, air resources (helicopters and air tankers), incident management for large fire events, and weather and fire danger forecasting.
• San Juan Island Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership providing additional firefighting resources for major incidents on Orcas Island. San Juan Island crews respond to large fire events and extended operations.
• Lopez Island Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership providing additional personnel and equipment for major fire and emergency incidents on Orcas Island.
• Shaw Island Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership providing supplemental firefighting resources for incidents on Orcas Island.
• U.S. Coast GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination for major marine emergencies. The U.S. Coast Guard leads large-scale maritime rescue operations with OIFR providing support and shoreline response capabilities.
• San Juan County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff's office runs Search and Rescue operations with OIFR providing specialized rescue resources including rope rescue, wilderness search capabilities, and personnel.
• American Red CrosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOIFR is an Authorized Training Provider for American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification courses. Provides curriculum, testing, and 2-year certifications for participants.
• Washington State Wildfire Ready Neighbors ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing free wildfire preparedness plans and resources. OIFR participates to provide local fire safety education and defensible space guidance.
• National Firewise ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community fire safety resources and education. OIFR integrates Firewise materials into local wildfire preparedness education programs.
• San Juan County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level emergency coordination for disaster preparedness, emergency alerts, and community-wide emergency response planning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bainbridge Island Fire Department: Washington State island-based fire and EMS agency with a combination career/volunteer model serving a larger population. Comparable in island geography, all-hazards scope, and reliance on mutual aid for major incidents.
• Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: King County fire and rescue agency serving another Puget Sound island community. Comparable in island geography, hybrid staffing, and need for specialized wildland and marine response capabilities.
• Friday Harbor EMS: EMS-focused service operating in the San Juan Islands alongside the local fire department. Comparable as an island-based EMS provider with significant air-medical transport dependency.
• Lummi Island Fire Department: Small island fire and EMS provider in Whatcom County, Washington. Comparable in island-isolation constraints, volunteer-heavy staffing, and limited hydrant infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Lopez Island Fire Department: Fire and EMS department serving another San Juan County island under the same regional mutual aid framework. Highly comparable in service mix, island geography challenges, and small-department operating model.
• Shaw Island Fire Department: Small island fire department within San Juan County providing fire and EMS response with a primarily volunteer staffing model. Directly comparable in scale and rural-island emergency services profile.
• San Juan Island Fire Department: Direct mutual aid partner operating a similar combination career/volunteer fire and EMS department on a neighboring San Juan County island. Most direct peer in geography, scope of services, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• National Park Service — Mount Rainier / Olympic Wildland Fire Module: Federal wildland fire response organization operating in Washington State with NWCG-certified personnel and aviation assets. Comparable in wildland firefighting training standards and mutual aid interoperability.
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources — Wildfire Division: State-level wildland firefighting agency that provides aviation, incident management, and ground resources to OIFR under mutual aid. Comparable in wildland fire suppression scope but at a much larger geographic and resource scale.

Others

• San Juan County Emergency Management: County-level emergency preparedness and coordination body that partners with OIFR for disaster planning and alerts. Comparable as an emergency-services stakeholder but not a direct competitor — acts as an enabling/coordination partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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