Whatcom County Fire District 14

(360) 599-2823

Commissioner's Meetings

The next Commissioner's Meeting will be at 4pm on August 13, at the Kendall Fire Station

Meeting Minutes

CPR Classes

The next CPR class will be Thursday, August 8 at 6pm, at the Sumas Fire Station

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Call Volume

Calls to date (7/8/19): 759

Total Calls 2018: 1489


 Nearly  80% of our calls are medical emergencies. The remaining calls are a  mixture of structure fires, vehicle accidents, illegal burns, and a variety of other incidents 

Outdoor Burning

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 The Whatcom County burn ban is at STAGE I.

All Whatcom County is restricted to RECREATIONAL FIRES ONLY.

Recreational fire requirements:

  • Up to 3 feet by 3 feet of seasoned firewood or charcoal only
  • Must have enclosure 16 inches high, made of steel or masonry/rockery
  • 25 feet from structures, timber, and combustible material
  • 15 feet of overhead clearance required
  • Garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets of water at fire
  • Hand tools required onsite
  • Allowed after dark if attended until fire is out cold
  • No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH

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Volunteer Fire

Looking to volunteer? 

 

Minimum Requirements for Volunteers:

  • 18 years old
  • Pass a medical exam, including a drug test
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Have a valid WA State driver's license
  • Have a good driving record
  • High School diploma, or equivalent
  • Live in the fire district

Volunteering Info