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Mission Statement: To provide the best possible emergency service to the community in a timely, professional, and cost effective manner for the preservation of life. To promote a philosophy which values the employee contribution and teamwork through effective training. To instill good morals and trust in each other. Remember the following: Do what is right! Be the best you can be! Treat others as you would like to be treated! The Whatcom Fire District 18 is located at the southern end of Lake Whatcom and is bordered to the south and west by Skagit County. The department has two stations. Fire station 25 is located at 3250 South Bay Drive and is on Lake Whatcom. This station houses our tender, aid vehicle, and a second engine. We also have a fully equipped weight room for volunteer firefighters. Fire Station 26 is located at 431 Cain Lake Dr. This station houses the primary engine and an attack vehicle. This station is also the location of the main office. Weekly classroom trainings and monthly commissioner's meetings are held upstairs. We currently have 16 volunteer firefighters; most are also EMTs or First Responders. The volunteers respond whenever an emergency is imminent. The fire chief, who is the only full-time paid employee, mans the station Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.