Things are good at San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, according to Chief Norvin Collins, and he said he’s interested in seeing what life will be like for emergency services post-COVID-19.
“Things were fine before — doing all-hazard, getting out and taking care of the community,” Collins, a firefighter with three decades of experience, said. “COVID has really demonstrated the power of the fire service and emergency services. What the community needs and how we can fill that role from keeping everything together; responding and taking care of the community; not only here but on all of our islands.”
At the fire station located at 1011 Mullis St. in Friday Harbor, the current pandemic has caused a change in procedures and enhanced inter-island communications among fire districts.
“We all work together,” Collins said.