General News · 4th September 2026
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Heads up, Cortes Island: Tomorrow, The Cortes Island Fire Department will be conducting an accreditation test for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service. You'll see more fire department truck traffic than usual on the roads as crews run timed evolutions from the Sutil pt. rd tanks to the Mansons Dock parking area. Passing this test is a big deal — we have been working towards it for many years, and it's expected to lower fire insurance rates for much of the island — but it depends on tight coordination and precise timing between trucks. If you see a fire truck that looks like it's trying to get past you, please find a safe spot to pull over and let it through. Thanks for your patience and for helping us get this done safely!