Whatcom County Fire District 2, also known as South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA), is a dedicated organization committed to providing effective and efficient fire and emergency life safety services to the communities of Bellingham, WA. With four fire stations and a supplementary apparatus equipment annex building, SWFA operates with a combination of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters EMTs, ensuring 24-hour year-round staffing at their Sudden Valley and Samish Way fire stations. Their mission is to maintain a state of readiness in order to protect the community.
SWFA's fire stations are strategically located throughout the area, with the Chuckanut fire station primarily used for equipment storage and community group use, while the Geneva fire station intermittently staffed and used for school tours and monthly Commissioner meetings open to the public. The Sudden Valley and Lake Samish fire stations are staffed 24/7 by career and volunteer firefighters, with the former also serving as the administrative office location. SWFA's commitment to community outreach and their dedication to fire and emergency services make them an essential presence in Whatcom County.
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