If you live in Birch Bay, Blaine, Lynden, Custer, Greenwood, Semiahmoo and Wiser Lake areas then Whatcom County Fire District 21 is YOUR Fire Department. They are called North Whatcom Fire and Rescue.
On August 6 you will be asked to RENEW your critical funding that help provide those important services. In order to meet increasing service demands, population growth, and ensure your firefighters have the necessary tools, equipment, and facilities to provide you the highest level of fire and emergency medical services, your support is necessary. THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX or FUNDING measure. Help us inform the rest!
Approval will provide more firefighters, another response unit to address the almost 50% increase in 911 calls in the last 10 years, and important funding to ensure we can address the facilities for which all these resources are housed.
Union firefighters have to be active at times in politics because those tasked with making decisions about your public safety need to hear from the experts who provide the service to best understand the needs and risk. We take a stance on issues regarding public safety so that we can have a seat at the table, and not be on the menu. They're many worthy things to provide in local government, but we know you value your FIRE/EMS delivery. We are proud to live, work, and raise our families here.
We are grateful for your support and will continue to provide the highest levels of service with the resources you provide. Thank you Whatcom County! #whatcomffs#IAFF... See MoreSee Less
Something that seems to happen every year is kids falling out of upper story windows. More on that...
🚨Who is most at risk?
We see the highest number of window falls happening with children between ages 2 to 5 years old, but not exclusively. And while we see more window falls with boys, we advise securing accessible windows for all children under 7 years old. Prioritize the kids’ bedrooms and play areas, as well as upstairs windows and any window more than 6 feet off the ground.
🚨Tips to prevent window falls:
⭐️Limit window openings to 4 inches or less by adding a window stop, which can be purchased online or at a hardware store. ⭐️If a window must be open more than 4 inches, use an operable ⭐️window guard. ⭐️Choose window stops/guards that can be removed by an adult in an emergency (but avoid letting your child watch you remove one). ⭐️Only open windows that are outside of a child’s reach or climbing distance. ⭐️Keep furniture away from windows to discourage little climbers. ⭐️Teach children not to play near windows, but don’t rely on them to remember that. ⭐️Consider planting grass or shrubbery beneath windows to soften the impact in case of a fall.
🚨What doesn’t stop a window fall?
⭐️Window screens. They are designed to keep bugs out, not kids in! The weight of even a small child will push the screen off. ⭐️Parental supervision. Caregivers are often present at the time of a fall but are often distracted by meal preparation or caring for other children. Falls happen quickly, sometimes right in front of a parent or caregiver.
#DidYouKnow: Your Whatcom Firefighters also represent the dedicated public servants of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. NWFR provides service to the residents of Birch Bay, Blaine, Lynden, Custer, Greenwood, Wiser Lake and all the areas surrounding them.
Soon the residents of those areas will be asked to approve an important funding renewal. We encourage you to get info on how this funding can help improve your fire and EMS response, and ensure it remains moving in the safest direction.
Yesterday, Bellingham's Ladder Truck program hosted vertical ventilation training. Vertical ventilation is a crucial firefighting technique that involves creating openings in the roof of a burning structure to allow heat, smoke, and toxic gases to escape. This improves visibility, lowers temperatures, and helps prevent flashover and backdrafts, enhancing safety and effectiveness during search and fire attack operations. ... See MoreSee Less
Together, we raised over $10,200 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or donated online, and a special thanks to all of our volunteers!
Around midday, our firefighters saw a nearby mower go over a small brick embankment. Our volunteers quickly jumped into action, stabilizing the mower until we could attach a tow rope and pull it back to safe ground using one of our member's trucks. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Great work, everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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If you live in Birch Bay, Blaine, Lynden, Custer, Greenwood, Semiahmoo and Wiser Lake areas then Whatcom County Fire District 21 is YOUR Fire Department. They are called North Whatcom Fire and Rescue.
On August 6 you will be asked to RENEW your critical funding that help provide those important services. In order to meet increasing service demands, population growth, and ensure your firefighters have the necessary tools, equipment, and facilities to provide you the highest level of fire and emergency medical services, your support is necessary. THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX or FUNDING measure. Help us inform the rest!
Approval will provide more firefighters, another response unit to address the almost 50% increase in 911 calls in the last 10 years, and important funding to ensure we can address the facilities for which all these resources are housed.
Thank you! We love serving our communities! Stay safe. #whatcomffs #IAFF #wscff ... See MoreSee Less
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Union firefighters have to be active at times in politics because those tasked with making decisions about your public safety need to hear from the experts who provide the service to best understand the needs and risk. We take a stance on issues regarding public safety so that we can have a seat at the table, and not be on the menu. They're many worthy things to provide in local government, but we know you value your FIRE/EMS delivery. We are proud to live, work, and raise our families here.
We are grateful for your support and will continue to provide the highest levels of service with the resources you provide. Thank you Whatcom County! #whatcomffs #IAFF ... See MoreSee Less
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Something that seems to happen every year is kids falling out of upper story windows. More on that...
🚨Who is most at risk?
We see the highest number of window falls happening with children between ages 2 to 5 years old, but not exclusively. And while we see more window falls with boys, we advise securing accessible windows for all children under 7 years old. Prioritize the kids’ bedrooms and play areas, as well as upstairs windows and any window more than 6 feet off the ground.
🚨Tips to prevent window falls:
⭐️Limit window openings to 4 inches or less by adding a window stop, which can be purchased online or at a hardware store.
⭐️If a window must be open more than 4 inches, use an operable ⭐️window guard.
⭐️Choose window stops/guards that can be removed by an adult in an emergency (but avoid letting your child watch you remove one).
⭐️Only open windows that are outside of a child’s reach or climbing distance.
⭐️Keep furniture away from windows to discourage little climbers.
⭐️Teach children not to play near windows, but don’t rely on them to remember that.
⭐️Consider planting grass or shrubbery beneath windows to soften the impact in case of a fall.
🚨What doesn’t stop a window fall?
⭐️Window screens. They are designed to keep bugs out, not kids in! The weight of even a small child will push the screen off.
⭐️Parental supervision. Caregivers are often present at the time of a fall but are often distracted by meal preparation or caring for other children. Falls happen quickly, sometimes right in front of a parent or caregiver.
Help your Whatcom Firefighters keep you safe. Thank you! #IAFF #WhatcomFFs ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey Whatcom County, what are your go-to ways to safely beat the heat?
Before you tell us, check on your elderly neighbors who may not have AC. Thank you! #IAFF #whatcomffs ... See MoreSee Less
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#DidYouKnow: Your Whatcom Firefighters also represent the dedicated public servants of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. NWFR provides service to the residents of Birch Bay, Blaine, Lynden, Custer, Greenwood, Wiser Lake and all the areas surrounding them.
Soon the residents of those areas will be asked to approve an important funding renewal. We encourage you to get info on how this funding can help improve your fire and EMS response, and ensure it remains moving in the safest direction.
We hope you have a great day and please stay safe! #whatcomffs
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Thank you for what you do!
Yesterday, Bellingham's Ladder Truck program hosted vertical ventilation training. Vertical ventilation is a crucial firefighting technique that involves creating openings in the roof of a burning structure to allow heat, smoke, and toxic gases to escape. This improves visibility, lowers temperatures, and helps prevent flashover and backdrafts, enhancing safety and effectiveness during search and fire attack operations. ... See MoreSee Less
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Together, we raised over $10,200 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or donated online, and a special thanks to all of our volunteers!
Around midday, our firefighters saw a nearby mower go over a small brick embankment. Our volunteers quickly jumped into action, stabilizing the mower until we could attach a tow rope and pull it back to safe ground using one of our member's trucks. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Great work, everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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You all look so great out there!!!! Big thanks from your WA MDA families!!! Your support is appreciated 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Well done !!!😎