by Mitch Nolze | Sep 15, 2023 | South Whatcom Fire Authority
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with Washington Department of Natural Resources, is reducing the Burn Ban to Stage 1, meaning that recreational fires (campfires) are again permitted. All other land clearing and yard waste burning is...
by Mitch Nolze | Aug 29, 2023 | South Whatcom Fire Authority
While not within SWFA’s jurisdiction, we aim to provide our community with accurate info related to significant incidents as our resources and personnel allow. There is a significant wildland fire near the Hertz Trail, just north of Blue Canyon Rd. in the...
by Mitch Nolze | Aug 16, 2023 | South Whatcom Fire Authority
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office is enacting a Stage 2 Burn Ban, effective 4:00 PM on August 16, 2023 due to high fire risk. The Stage 2 Ban prohibits all open outdoor fires including campfires, except for propane fire pits, and charcoal/propane BBQs. ...
by Mitch Nolze | Jul 17, 2023 | Announcement, South Whatcom Fire Authority
The South Whatcom Fire Authority is publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural and engineering services associated with two capital facility improvement projects planned for 2023-2024. The project will include design and construction oversight of...
by Mitch Nolze | Jun 5, 2023 | South Whatcom Fire Authority
Effective 8:00 AM on June 9th, 2023, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office is enacting a Burn Ban for all Outdoor Burning, except recreational fires meeting specific requirements. See the Fire Marshal’s Office press release and their website for more...
