Mission Statement
Helping People Every Day
Vision Statement
We focus on the value and safety of people as we strive for excellence in providing service to our neighborhoods and community.
Diversity
The Bellingham Fire Department aims to foster an environment that celebrates the diversity and value of each person within our department and the community we serve.
Core values
- Embrace cultural understanding and acceptance of each other.
- Be an organization that promotes ethical accountability.
- Provide a safe environment for all members to be heard and seen.
- Promoting positive and productive communication.
- Supporting members and giving grace while learning is taking place.
- Be a resource for members of the department.
- Continuing to learn and evolve throughout your career in public service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham/Bellingham Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.
Fair Hiring Practices
- The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
- The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
- The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.
