Whatcom County Fire District #16

Whatcom County Fire District #16 is proudly staffed by community volunteers and serves as a local fire department in Acme, WA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Volunteer organization. Headquartered at 2036 Valley Highway 9, Acme, WA, 98220-0037.

360-595-2161

360-595-2161

PO Box 37

PO Box PO Box 37

Mailing: Acme, WA, 98220-0037

33 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

0

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

7

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
202
Fire Calls
5.9%
EMS Calls
70.3%
Other Calls
23.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
13m 6s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (46 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
52m 15s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 9th 2024 to December 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5.9% (12 calls)
Total EMS Calls
70.3% (142 calls)
Total Other Calls
23.8% (48 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
September (27 calls)
Busiest District
860 (111 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (46 calls)
Avg. Response Time
13m 6s
Avg. Call Duration
52m 15s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.5
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
6