County profile
Whatcom County, WA 4 departments
189 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Whatcom County · #6 of 39 in-state.
Whatcom County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (189 personnel across 4 departments) - #6 of 39 in-state; mix 1/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 39 in Washington
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 79% of roster in Bellingham Fire Department
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whatcom County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Fire Department Bellingham · EMS | career | 149 |
| Lynden Fire Department Lynden · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Newhalem / Diablo Volunteer Fire Department Rockport · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Port of Bellingham Airport Fire Department Bellingham | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (189 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 189 roster).
Largest book: Bellingham Fire Department holds 79% of county personnel (149 of 189).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, AL (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Whatcom County? ▼
Whatcom County has 189 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 27% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Whatcom County, WA? ▼
Whatcom County, WA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Whatcom County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Whatcom County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Whatcom County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Whatcom County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Whatcom County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.