The Community Paramedic Program
The Bellingham Fire Department Community Paramedic program was established in 2014. The purpose of the program is to help connect frequent non-emergent utilizers of the 9-1-1 system to more appropriate services. The benefit of the program is two-fold; citizens are connected to medical and social services that better meet their needs, and it creates capacity for the Fire Department to more rapidly respond to true emergencies.
The Community Paramedics partners with Whatcom County Health and Community Services GRACE Intensive Case Managers. Together, they serve the more vulnerable populations dealing with complex medical issues including substance abuse, mental illness and complications related to aging, disability, fall-risk and homelessness by assessing their needs and coordinating their care with appropriate community resources.
Steve Larsen
Phone: (360) 778-8418
Email: CommunityParamedic@cob.org
