Fire and Emergency Medical Services Archives - City of Bellingham

Consumer fireworks prohibited within City limits

June 21, 2022

City ban includes fireworks legally purchased elsewhere in Whatcom County

City lifts recreational fire ban

September 21, 2021

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Recent rains provide relief from dry conditions

City issues recreational fire ban

July 8, 2021

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Bellingham recreational fire ban issued in conjunction with Governor’s emergency declaration

Whatcom County 911 now offers Text-to-911

June 24, 2021

What-Comm 911 is pleased to announce that cellular phone users in Whatcom County can now send text messages to 911 in an emergency, as What-Comm 911 can now accept Text-to-911 messages.

City issues reminder that consumer fireworks are prohibited within City limits

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

City ban includes fireworks legally purchased elsewhere in Whatcom County

City ban on recreational fires lifted

October 9, 2020

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Recreational fire ban within City limits lifted effective at 5 p.m. Friday, October 9