Whatcom County Fire District #1

Proudly serving the areas of Everson, Nooksack, Deming and the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

Employment opportunities

recruitment and retention coordinator

We are thrilled to announce that Whatcom County Fire District #1 is hiring its very first volunteer firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator! This groundbreaking role will be crucial in building and sustaining a dynamic, skilled, and motivated volunteer team dedicated to serving our community. If you’re passionate about Public Service and want to play a key role in shaping the future of our Fire District, we want to hear from you!


APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2024 at 5:00pm PST.


You can find the application and information about the Job Position by clicking the button below. 

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Outdoor Burning

If you would like to receive notifications regarding burn ban information, please follow these instructions.

1. To receive notifications when outdoor Burn Bans are enacted or lifted; please go to Whatcom County Home Page – Stay Informed Notification Page. (https://www.whatcomcounty.us/list.aspx)
2. Enter your email address and choose how you want to be notified.
3. Please scroll down the list to a Category called “NEWS FLASH” (last category) .
4. Under NEWS FLASH–scroll down to Planning and Development Services-Burn Ban Information
5. To be added to the notification list–click on the icon to the left for email and/or cell phone notification
6. Once you confirm your subscription to the list, when a Burn Ban is enacted or lifted you will be notified.
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Outdoor burning is prohibited in Washington State within incorporated cities and their Urban Growth Area with the exception of recreational fires, provided it is contained in an approved fire container. Outdoor burning of natural vegetation is allowed outside of the UGA provided with a permit from the Whatcom County Fire Marshall’s office or the Department of Natural Resources. For more information about outdoor burning please visit the Whatcom County Marshall’s office at: