City of Bellingham Fire Department

City of Bellingham Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Bellingham, WA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1800 Broadway ST, Bellingham, WA, 98225-3133.

360-778-8400

360-778-8401

Mailing: 1800 Broadway ST, Bellingham, WA, 98225-3133

160 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

138

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

22

Total Calls
24,319
Fire Calls
1.9%
EMS Calls
79.2%
Other Calls
18.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5655 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
32m 52s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.9% (458 calls)
Total EMS Calls
79.2% (19,269 calls)
Total Other Calls
18.9% (4,592 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
January (2,263 calls)
Busiest District
030 (4,592 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (5655 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
32m 52s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
Mutual Aid Received
22
Mutual Aid Given
4,705