Whatcom County Fire District #14

Whatcom County Fire District #14 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Sumas, WA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 143 Columbia ST, Sumas, WA, 98295.

360-599-2823

360-599-2373

PO Box PO Box 482

Mailing: Sumas, WA, 98295-0482

63 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

2

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

60

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
1,395
Fire Calls
2.2%
EMS Calls
77.8%
Other Calls
20%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 31s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
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 (326 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
58m 25s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.2% (30 calls)
Total EMS Calls
77.8% (1,086 calls)
Total Other Calls
20% (279 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
July (153 calls)
Busiest District
920 (856 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (326 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 31s
Avg. Call Duration
58m 25s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Mutual Aid Received
18
Mutual Aid Given
76