North Whatcom Fire and Rescue

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Bellingham, WA. Operating out of 13 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 4142 Britton Loop RD, Bellingham, WA, 98226-9481.

360-318-9933

360-734-7139

Mailing: 4142 Britton Loop RD, Bellingham, WA, 98226-9481

133 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

50

Volunteer Firefighters

76

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

7

Total Calls
5,520
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
70.2%
Other Calls
27.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 51s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
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 (1246 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 42s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to November 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (139 calls)
Total EMS Calls
70.2% (3,876 calls)
Total Other Calls
27.3% (1,505 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
August (576 calls)
Busiest District
630 (1,109 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1246 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 51s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
Mutual Aid Received
372
Mutual Aid Given
863