South Whatcom Fire Authority
Serving these communities
Chuckanut · Lake Samish · Yew Street · Geneva · Sudden Valley
“Dedicated to excellence in the fire service”
General Announcements
OUTDOOR RECREATION RESPONSE CHANGES – MAY 1, 2026
*** MEDIA RELEASE *** (SEE BELOW) Link to PDF version HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
The South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Fire Commissioners has adopted the following policy regarding the Fire...
FEE SCHEDULE & PUBLIC ROOM USE UPDATES
The South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Fire Commissioners has adopted the 2026 Fee Schedule for Services document, and...
Board of Fire Commissioners
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SPECIAL MEETING – WORK SESSION – JULY 20, 2026
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING (WORK SESSION) NOTICE There will be a Special...
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS – 2026
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regularly scheduled Board Meetings for 2026 shall be on the...
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 8, 2026
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, 2026**
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office is enacting a seasonal Stage 1 Burn Ban beginning June 15, 2026, extending through...
*BURN BAN OFF – OCTOBER 4, 2025*
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office has lifted the outdoor burning restrictions for unincorporated Whatcom County,...
**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...
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
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