South Whatcom Fire Authority
Serving these communities
Chuckanut · Lake Samish · Yew Street · Geneva · Sudden Valley
“Dedicated to excellence in the fire service”
Station 22 Renovation Updates
SUDDEN VALLEY STATION – CONSTRUCTION SET TO START!
Community Members, I am happy to report that after a very long wait, and a lot of planning, construction is...
SUDDEN VALLEY STATION – PROJECT OUT FOR BID! – JULY 22, 2025
Dear Sudden Valley Community, I know it has been frustrating not hearing any progress on the Sudden Valley Fire Station...
SUDDEN VALLEY STATION – BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTED – FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Dear Community Members, It has been a while since we have provided any updates for the Sudden Valley Fire Station...
General Announcements
INVITATION TO BID – STATION 22 (SUDDEN VALLEY) REMODEL – JULY 18, 2025
Invitation to Bid South Whatcom Fire Authority Station #22 - Remodel LINK TO PROJECT DOCUMENTS/PLANS: CLICK HERE Sealed...
LEVY LID LIFT ANNOUNCEMENT – 2025
**UPDATED 4/11/2025 - DEADLINE EXTENDED & CORRECTED RESOLUTION ADDED** Full Levy Lid Lift Resolution HERE ...
PRESS RELEASE – WINDSTORM – NOVEMBER 20, 2024
SWFA-Windstorm Press Release-11-20-2024
Board of Fire Commissioners
SPECIAL MEETING – OCTOBER 6, 2025
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING—WORK SESSION NOTICE There will be a Special...
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS – 2025
Regularly scheduled Board Meetings for 2025 shall be on the following dates and held at the Geneva Station, 4518 Cable...
SPECIAL MEETING – AUGUST 28, 2025
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE There will be a Special Meeting of the...
Fire Danger / Burn Ban
**STAGE 1 BURN BAN – JUNE 15, 2025**
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office is enacting a seasonal Stage 1 Burn Ban beginning June 15, 2025, extending through...
**BURN BAN OFF** – SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whatcom County, WA — September 10, 2024 — Due to the increase in...
**STAGE 1 BURN BAN BEGINS JULY 1, 2024**
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office has announced a proactive Stage 1 Burn Ban beginning July 1st, 2024. The ban is...
Community Resources
Our Mission
Dedicated to maintaining a state of readiness to protect our communities through provision of effective and efficient fire and emergency life safety services.
Career Employment
Get information on application and eligibility for our next hiring list.
Volunteer Opportunites
Learn more about applications and training to become a volunteer firefighter with SWFA.