South Whatcom Fire Authority Stations

South Whatcom Fire Authority Locations

South Whatcom Fire Authority Locations – SWFA owns 6 structures post consolidation of fire districts when the fire authority formed in 2009.  We operate a dedicated response using on call staff in our Sudden Valley and Samish Way Stations.  We staff Geneva with a combination of volunteer on call staff and resident firefighters when available.  The stations located on West Lake Samish and Chuckunut houses one response capable fire engine and relies on a respond from home volunteer response only.  The station located on Yew Street road is not used for any emergency response ready equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

Chuckanut

Address: 686 Chuckanut Dr.
Bellingham, WA 98229

 

 

 

 

 

Geneva

Address: 4518 Cable St.
Bellingham, WA 98229

  • School Tours
  • Intermittent staffing and response depending on staffing levels.
  • Monthly Commissioner meetings held at this location – open to the public.
  • Meeting Room Available

 

 

 

 

 

Sudden Valley

Address: 2050 Lake Whatcom Blvd.
Bellingham, WA 98229

  • Career and Volunteer staffed response station.
  • Staffed 24/7
  • Administrative Office location
  • Meeting Room Available

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Samish

Address: 5070 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229

  • Career and Volunteer response station.
  • Staffed 24/7

 

 

 

 

 

West Lake Samish

Address: 705 W. Lake Samish Dr.
Bellingham, WA 98229

  • Currently not used for emergency response.
  • Building declared surplus by the Board of Fire Commissioners in 2023.
  • Meeting Room Available

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Geneva

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Chuckanut

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Sudden Valley

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West Lake Samish

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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.

Fire Authority Staff and Elected Board of Commissioners