Watch

Fire Department

Bellingham Fire Department

Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County

Address
1800 Broadway, Bellingham, WA, 98225 3133
9Stations

Active openings

About Bellingham Fire Department

The Bellingham Fire Department (Fire and Emergency Medical Services) serves the city of Bellingham, Washington — the seat of Whatcom County, on Bellingham Bay near the Canadian border. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency management for the community.

It hires Entry Firefighters and Entry Firefighter/Paramedics.

How to get hired

Bellingham hires Entry Firefighters and Entry Firefighter/Paramedics (candidate testing via National Testing Network FireTeam).

Benefits

The City of Bellingham offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; pensions through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plus supplemental deferred-savings plans; life insurance and long-term disability; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; HSA/FSA accounts; an employee assistance program; and regular (typically annual) step pay increases.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Bellingham Fire Department serve?

The city of Bellingham, Washington — the seat of Whatcom County, near the Canadian border.

What positions does the department hire?

Entry Firefighters and Entry Firefighter/Paramedics.