Whatcom County Fire District 14

Commissioner's Meetings

Our next regular fire commissioner's meeting will be on Tuesday, July 12 at 4pm, at the Kendall Fire Station.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

CPR Classes

Commissioner's Meetings

Join us for CPR in the Park!

This FREE class will be on July 21, at 6:00pm, at the Sumas City Park, on 3rd Street.

Call Volume

Commissioner's Meetings

Call Volume

Calls to date (6/24/22): 641

Total Calls 2021: 1784

Total Calls 2010: 1408

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

The Whatcom County burn ban is off.

The Columbia Valley Urban Growth Area 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

The Whatcom County burn ban is off.

The Columbia Valley Urban Growth Area 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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Outdoor Burning

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

Volunteering Info