Lynden Firefighters - IAFF Local 106

05/21/2026

🚑 Ever wonder why multiple emergency vehicles respond to some medical calls? Here’s a quick explanation of how our EMS system works and why you may see two ambulances arrive together.
For calls that are considered ALS (Advanced Life Support), two different medical units are dispatched:

🔹 A BLS (Basic Life Support) ambulance staffed by Lynden firefighter/EMTs🔹 An ALS unit staffed by Whatcom County Medic One paramedics (Bellingham Fire or Ferndale Fire)

👨‍🚒 Our Lynden firefighter EMTs provide excellent emergency medical care and transportation for patients who need Basic Life Support services.

🩺 The paramedics on the ALS unit are highly trained medical providers who can perform advanced procedures and administer specialized medications when needed.
When both units arrive, the paramedics assess the patient to determine the level of care required.

✅ If Advanced Life Support is needed, the paramedics transport the patient to the hospital.
✅ If Basic Life Support care is appropriate, our Lynden firefighter EMTs handle patient care and transportation.
✅ In some situations, the patient may not need ambulance transport at all and may remain at home or go by personal vehicle.

This system helps ensure every patient receives the right level of care as quickly and efficiently as possible. ❤️

Thank you for trusting us to serve our community! 🚒🚑

05/19/2026

Today we had the privilege of doing a station tour for the Lynden Mamas homeschool group.

05/19/2026

Today we had the pleasure of hosting the Lynden Mama’s Homeschool Group for a station tour with some of their younger students! 🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒
A huge thank you to Firefighter Brubaker for volunteering her day off to put together and lead the presentation for the kids. ❤️
During the tour, we talked about important fire safety and helmet safety tips, and we also showed the kids what firefighters look like in full gear and on air so they won’t be scared if firefighters ever come to help them during an emergency.
The kids also had the opportunity to tour the ladder truck and ambulance and learn more about the tools and equipment we use to serve our community every day.
We always enjoy opportunities like this to connect with local families and help teach kids about safety in a fun and positive environment!

05/15/2026

Lynden Firefighters Ladder Training

05/15/2026

🚒🔥 This week, our crews have been out training on our ladder truck to make sure we are always prepared when emergencies happen in our community. Regular hands-on training helps keep our firefighters sharp, coordinated, and ready to respond when seconds matter. 👨‍🚒🧑‍🚒
While many people recognize the ladder truck for its large aerial ladder, it serves many important roles in emergency response. 🚒 The truck is commonly used at structure fires for ventilation, elevated water streams, and access to upper floors and roofs. It also plays a critical role in technical rescues, including vehicle extrications at serious car accidents and rope rescue operations. 🔥🚗🪢
Training like this ensures our members can safely and effectively use the specialized equipment our community depends on during emergencies. We are proud to continue preparing every day to serve the City of Lynden. 👨‍🚒🔥

05/12/2026

The Lynden Firefighters want to give a big thank you to 1st Phorm and Phorm Energy for dropping by energy drinks in honor of International Firefighters Day! 🚒⚡️🧑‍🚒

Thank you for your support!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Lynden Firefighters Local 106! 🌸🚒

Today we celebrate all the incredible moms, grandmas, stepmoms, mother figures, and caregivers in our community. Thank you for the love, strength, patience, and support you give every single day.

We also want to recognize the moms within our fire family and the families who support our firefighters behind the scenes. Your sacrifices, encouragement, and unwavering support make what we do possible.

We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and time spent with those who matter most. 💐❤️

Happy Mother’s Day!
— Lynden Firefighters Local 106

05/09/2026

🚒FOOD DRIVE ALERT! 🚒

REMINDER!!! This Saturday, May 9th, North Whatcom Fire trucks will be rolling through the neighborhoods in Blaine to collect food donations! 🥫❤️

Dig through your pantry and set those non-perishable items out front, every can and box makes a difference for families in our community!

Scan the QR code to follow our pick up route!

Let’s show up for our neighbors!

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

☀️ As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, more families are heading outside to enjoy bikes, skateboards, scooters, and e-bikes around our community.

Lynden Firefighters Local 106 wants to remind everyone that one simple piece of safety equipment can make a life-saving difference: a helmet. 🪖

Whether you’re riding around the neighborhood, heading to the park, or commuting on an e-bike, wearing a properly fitted helmet greatly reduces the risk of serious head injury.

No matter your age or experience level — every ride matters.

Parents, we encourage you to lead by example. Kids are much more likely to wear a helmet when adults wear one too.

Before heading out this spring and summer:
✔ Wear a properly fitted helmet
✔ Buckle it correctly
✔ Replace damaged helmets
✔ Ride safely and stay alert

Remember:
🪖 “No Helmet = No Ride”

Help us keep Lynden safe and make this a fun, injury-free season for everyone.