Fire Department
WHAT: The South Whatcom Fire Authority is a publicly-funded Fire Protection District
providing fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the South
Whatcom region which includes Geneva/Sudden Valley (WCFD2), Chuckanut
(WCFD6), Lake Samish (WCFD9) and Yew Street Road (WCFD10). It's
mission is the protect lives and property from fire or injury through an aggressive fire and accident prevention program, and to
ensure a state of operational readiness for response to, and mitigation
of, any emergency incident when requested.
WHEN: Beginning in January 2009, Basic Life Support Transport Services (BLS) in Whatcom county changed dramatically. These changes were mandated when voters passed the 2005 EMS Sales Tax Initiative. BLS emergencies have now become the sole responsibility of the individual fire districts instead of Medic 1 (Medic 1 will still provide paramedic or Advanced Life Support for the most serious emergencies, such as a heart attack or life threatening trauma.
LSA ACTION: The LSA and Fire Department have worked together on various projects over the years. Some of these include:
- Triathlon/Open Water Swim - Annual event held in August to help sponsor purchasing additional equipment for the Fire Department.
- Litter Pickup
- Reflective Address Sign - helps Fire/Police/Emergency find your home quickly & easily.
- Emergency Contact Magnet - a refrigerator magnet that provides each residence with quick and easy access to information on actions to take in the event of an emergency in the Lake Samish area.
- Emergency Siren Alert System - we have added two yearly test dates: the last Saturday in both May and October, at 12 Noon. Mark Your Calendar! When you hear the siren on these test dates, this would be a good time to recheck your magnet and familiarize yourself with theinstructions, as if this was a real emergency.
STATUS: In April 2009 District Chief Dave Ralston gave a summary of changes to LSA members at the annual Business Meeting.
The SWFA regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and are held at 3:00 pm at Geneva Fire Station, 4518 Cable Street.
LSA CONTACT: Joan Ellsworth, 756-7577
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority
- Whatcom County Fire District #2
- Lake Samish Fire Department (old website and old information)
* If you are interested in becoming more involved with this issue please contact a current board member.
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