Fire News

The Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop is back! Join us May 2-3 in Bellingham, WA to learn about careers in EMS and firefighting. Participate in instruction, demonstrations, and discussions led by women from various agencies around Whatcom County. You must be 18 or older to participate, and while the workshop is designed and led by women, it is open to all. Complete the online application by April 27 to be considered.

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Every emergency response starts with a voice on the other end of the line. They don’t wear gear or ride the truck, but before a single firefighter rolls, a dispatcher has already listened, assessed, and set everything in motion. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and BFD is proud to honor the 911 telecommunicators who work tirelessly behind the scene. Your skill, composure, and dedication make everything we do possible. Thank you! ...

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. ...

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! ...