Whatcom County Fire Protection District Number 7

Whatcom County Fire Protection District Number 7 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Ferndale, WA. Operating out of 6 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 2020 Washington ST, Ferndale, WA, 98248.

360-384-0303

360-384-4509

PO Box PO Box 1599

Mailing: Ferndale, WA, 98248-1599

114 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

46

Volunteer Firefighters

65

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
5,928
Fire Calls
2%
EMS Calls
75%
Other Calls
23%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
10m 39s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
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 (1442 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
42m 11s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2% (118 calls)
Total EMS Calls
75% (4,445 calls)
Total Other Calls
23% (1,365 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 (559 calls)
Busiest District
410 (1,213 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1442 calls)
Avg. Response Time
10m 39s
Avg. Call Duration
42m 11s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.4
Mutual Aid Received
57
Mutual Aid Given
322