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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.
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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March winds in #Bellingham have one mission...relocate your patio furniture to your neighbor's yard. Tie things down and stay far away from downed power lines. If it's on the ground its not 🚫safe to touch. ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out this photo of Chief Jack Baker from March 1971!
He’s standing in front of Station 5 on Northwest Ave during its construction. The station opened on May 10, 1971, nearly 55 years ago! It's still in use today and houses a three-person crew, the city's ladder truck, and an ambulance.
Chief Baker is leaning on a 1969 Chevrolet Brookwood command vehicle. Do you think it was fire engine red? ... See MoreSee Less
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