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State Street is reopened
Fire is now under control - no reported injuries.
Working fire at State Street Bar - 1315 N State. State Street is closed in 1300 block
Active structure fire in the 1500 block of Lincoln. Crews just arriving. Please avoid the area.
On this day 73 years ago, the Clover Building at Holly St and Commercial St caught fire. At the time, the building suffered an estimated $200,000 in damage, with Jerry's Radio Shop sustaining the most damage. Every firefighter in the city was called to the fire, and firefighters from as far away as Mt. Vernon assisted with extinguishing the blaze. According to a Bellingham Herald report, Chief Mike Mohl said "There would have been no building left had not the men begun their work so soon, and moved so fast." The cause of the fire was undetermined. ... See MoreSee Less
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All four of our shifts have spent the last week working on their command and communication skills in a controlled setting. We utilize simulation videos to give our firefighters as close to real life images as possible to direct their strategies and tactics.
These scenarios challenge crews to make critical decisions, reinforcing clear communication and coordinated resource management, skills that translate directly to the fireground. Proud of the dedication shown by all four shifts! ... See MoreSee Less
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After eighteen months of hard work and dedication, Bellingham Fire Department is proud to announce that our five newest Paramedics have successfully completed their training and earned certification as Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers in Whatcom County.
The road to this achievement demanded thousands of hours of coursework, rigorous exams, clinical experience, continued education, and on-shift evaluations, and they met every challenge head-on. Their commitment to serving this community and delivering advanced medical care to those who need it most does not go unnoticed. Please join us in congratulating the following Paramedics:
Emily Thompson
Andrey Baydak
Hunter Stopenhagen
Benson Laurie
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WSDOT is currently responding to multiple landslides south of Bellingham that have significantly impacted travel. Please follow @WSDOT for updates on these closures.
Do you live near a slope or steep bluff? Watch for these warning signs of landslides:
Sudden difficulty opening or closing doors/windows
Tilted trees, fences or utility poles
Unusual sounds, like trees cracking or boulders knocking together.
Please stay away from slide areas. If you need to report a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency road issues within Bellingham city limits, call 360-778-7700, use the SeeClickFix app, or visit cob.org/fix. ... See MoreSee Less
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