After a 10-plus-year tenure as top boss of San Juan EMS, Chief Jim Cole is stepping
down.

His last day on the job is June 5.

“We greatly appreciate the hard work and dedication that Chief Cole brought to the position,” hospital district commission Chairman Dr. Michael Edwards said. “He served us incredibly well for over 10 years.”

Cole will be joining the PeaceHealth as coordinator of EMS service for its Oregon West Network following his departure from San Juan EMS.

“I am honored to have served this community alongside the professional volunteers and staff of San Juan Island EMS,” Cole said in a prepared statement distributed at a April 22 meeting of the hospital district commission.

The commission will form a committee as the first step in the search for a new chief.