Whatcom County Fire District 14

Commissioner's Meetings

There will be a special commissioner's meeting 8/21 at 5pm at the Kendall Fire Station to discuss financing our building project.

The next Commissioner's Meeting will be at 5pm 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

Call Volume

Calls to date (8/20/19): 908

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

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

Get Involved

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