Whatcom County Professional Fire Fighters

06/16/2026

✅ VOTE YES on the Fire District 21 Levy Lid Lift

33 years. Thousands of emergency calls. One message. 🚒

Retired firefighter James Moquin knows that when crisis hits, minutes matter. A delayed response can change lives forever.

06/14/2026

🪓 Logging Show weekend in Deming! 🪓

Our members at Whatcom County Fire District 1 swung by the grounds this weekend, handing out stickers to future little loggers and pre-planning for any emergencies during the event. Scoping out access ahead of time is crucial. In an emergency, every second counts.

Best of all? Getting face to face with the neighbors they swore an oath to protect, and making sure folks know their crews are always there when it matters most.

It's Logging Show weekend!!
This weekend is one of our favorite weekends of the year!

Today's Crew swung by the Logging Show grounds in Deming this afternoon and not only did they pass out a LOT of stickers to precious future little loggers, they had the opportunity to pre-plan should the event or a patron have any sort of emergency.

Pre-Planning allows our crews to prepare ahead of time for any sort of emergency they may face.

During an emergency, time is of the essence and scoping out access to large events like this is crucial!

They also get to mingle with staff and get the "scoop" on the event, locked access during off hours, if any of their personnel are medically trained, and more!

But, if we're being honest, the VERY best thing about these kinds of events is having the opportunity to mingle with our neighbors, the ones we swore an oath to protect. We get the chance to be face to face with the humans that support us and ensure that they know we are always there for them when they need us most.

Have a phenomenal weekend neighbors!

06/13/2026

Semiahmoo resident Guy Kelly shares why the presence of a nearby fire station was an important factor when he and his wife decided to retire in the community. Like many residents, they were surprised to learn that the station they expected to serve the area was never opened because it was never staffed.

06/12/2026

More calls. Higher costs. Fire District 1 is working harder than ever, and the strain is showing. Vote YES on the Fire District 1 Levy Lid Lift.

06/11/2026

Vote YES on the Fire District 21 Levy Lid Lift: Semiahmoo resident and former licensed insurance agent Delia Albertstein explains the connection between fire protection, emergency response capabilities, and the insurance ratings that can impact what homeowners pay each year.

06/10/2026

Fire District 1 Chief Rachel Carlson provides information about the levy lid lift measure on the August ballot: What it is, how it works, and how it would affect district operations.

06/09/2026

Vote YES on the Fire District 1 Levy Lid Lift. Lieutenant Nikki Campbell explains why the Fire District 1 Levy Lid Lift is important for maintaining the staffing, equipment, and emergency response capabilities that residents of Everson depend on every day.

06/08/2026

What exactly is a levy lid renewal? Chief Van der Veen from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue explains:

06/07/2026

Everson, Nooksack, Deming, and the Nooksack Indian Tribe: Your firefighters are asking for your support this August. We know budgets are tight, yours and ours. But this measure comes down to one thing: a fully staffed crew ready to respond when you, your family, or your neighbors need help. Vote YES on the Fire District 1 Levy Lid Lift — ballots arrive in July, due Aug 4. Hear it straight from our crew below. 🚒