Lynden Fire Department
Lynden, WA · Whatcom County
Lynden Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lynden, WA (Whatcom County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MAINLY VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS
- Location
- Lynden, WA
- County
- Whatcom County
- FDID
- 37M07
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FH-0010 | $431,244 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Lynden Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 53% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Lynden Fire Department
Lynden Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lynden, within Whatcom County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Lynden Fire Department runs 8% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 58% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Lynden Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $431,244 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Lynden Fire Department have? ▼
Lynden Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Lynden Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lynden Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lynden Fire Department operate? ▼
Lynden Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lynden Fire Department? ▼
Lynden Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Whatcom County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lynden Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lynden Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $431,244 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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