Fire Marshal

  1. Reminder - Stage 2 Burn Ban Still in Effect

    With the current forecast of rain yesterday and today and forecasted warmer temperatures early next week, Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding everyone that a Stage 2 Burn Ban will remain in effect. Read on...
  2. Stage 2 Burn Ban

    Due to increasingly dry weather conditions, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s office, has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban placing restrictions on all open burning Read on...
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Responsibilities

The Fire Marshal’s Office team works as part of the Building Services Division and in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office and the county fire districts to provide a wide spectrum of fire prevention and building safety services.

The Fire Marshal’s Office:

  • Conducts annual fire and life safety inspections
  • Conducts fire and arson investigations
  • Issues permits for sprinkler and alarm systems, above ground and underground fuel tank removal / installation / repair, firework displays, fireworks stands, open burning, and special events
  • Provides plan review for land use and commercial construction

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