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
- Currently no emergency response from this station.
- Meeting Room Available
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