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Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

Volunteers key to supporting local firefighters

Northwest Tender Group provides much needed support for local fire departments By Racquel Muncy Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — It takes many individuals and community support to keep a fire district running efficiently and effectively. This includes career firefighters and fresh recruits, administration and volunteers. At Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 not all volunteers are out fighting fires, some are providing support so the firefighters can worry about putting out the fires, not if they have enough water or if there will be a spot

to rest and rehydrate for a scene that may take some time. This support is provided by the Northwest Tender Group. This group of dedicated volunteers helps out in areas where there are no fire hydrants, which is a common occurrence out in the county in the areas within District 7 and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. Northwest Tender Group is completely volunteer based, so the volunteers are able to respond from home. According to District 7 Division Chief of Training Matt Cagel, there is usually an uptick in barn fires after the first hay cutting of the year. During these times the volunteers are critical. Cagel said many of these volunteers have a connection to the fire service. They also see semi drivers or others who are comfortable driving big rigs volunteer

to drive the water tenders to the scenes. “They’re big, they’re tall, they’re wide,” Cagel said of the water tender. “We need someone with experience.” For large fires they will need to drive back and forth from the nearest hydrant to fill up the tender, which can hold about 2,500 gallons. “They’re really important when we’re out in the county without hydrants or when we suspect there are no hydrants,” Cagel said. Preferably, there are at least two people working the water tender – the driver and the operator. One person to drive the vehicle and another to set up connections with the front line apparatus to connect the hose lines or to open and close the hydrant valve so the driver does not have to leave the vehicle. “We want to create these looped systems,” Cagel said, adding that having two people also creates a safer

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Volunteers serve a critical role in fire service operations through their efforts with the water tender and rehabilitation unit services. (Photos courtesy WCFD No. 7)

3 situation. Along with the water tender, volunteers also bring the rehab unit and air refill unit to ensure the firefighters are able to focus on the job at hand. The goal of the rehab unit is to provide an area for rest, hydration, nourishment and space for any necessary medical evaluation needed for those who are on scene for an extreme incident or an extended period. This allows firefighters to stay ready and operate safely. Cagel said the support during large fires is tremendous, especially when the department is running short staffed or during longer fire events. Many within District 7 started as a volunteer in some capacity and Cagel said with this background he has a strong respect for those who dedicate their time to helping. “They’re a fantastic group,” he said. “They’re out there just to help their community.” David Foss is one of those volunteers. Foss moved to the area from the Everett area about 10 years ago and wanted to find some way to give back to this community. In the mid-90s he was a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey, so when he learned about this volunteer opportunity, he jumped on it. When he initially joined the effort, the tender group was its own entity. About four years ago, they joined the Northwest Tender Group. Altogether, there are about a dozen members. He said it is a family atmosphere where everyone has each other’s backs. “I really enjoy doing it,” he said. “I enjoy volunteering. It’s a really good feeling to give back.” Foss said it is nice when people come in with experience, but it is not needed as there is regular training. “Any scenario you have to sit and think about it,” he said, adding that is why they train. That training is important, especially as the group gets called out frequently. Foss said that at times they may be called out three or four times in a single day, and other times they may not see a call for weeks. “It all depends on what the weather conditions are,” he said. “But we see calls even in the dead of winter.” Cagel said he would love to see more people get involved, but he understands it can be a difficult commitment. Sometimes one person shows up on a call and sometimes there are five or six members. Volunteers must be 21 years or older and have a valid driver’s license and diploma. Those in the rehab unit must also be first aid certified. -- Contact Racquel Muncy at racquel@lyndentribune.com

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

LYNDEN FIRE DEPT. BRYAN BRICE Interim Chief 1 Month

TIM CHARTIER

KRISTIE WATSON

CHAD BAAR

BRANDEN BRINK

MICHAEL WHITTLEY Lieutenant 22 Years

Acting Officer / Firefighter / EMT 16 Years

MARC DAVIS

CALEB MONROE

ANTHONY TAYLOR Firefighter/EMT 11 Years

JORDAN HASTINGS

JARED MASTERS

Firefighter / EMT 12 Years

KERRI BRUBAKER

BRITTNEY BIONDOLILLO

Assistant Chief 4 Years

Acting Officer / Firefighter / EMT 15 Years

Acting Officer / Firefighter / EMT 13 Years

TRENT MARTENSON

PAYTON PETERSON-SCOTTER

Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

THIS 2026 FIRE PREVENTION SPECIAL SECTION IS SPONSORED BY THESE COMMUNITYMINDED BUSINESSES:

Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

Lieutenant 29 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4.5 Years

Lieutenant 26 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

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Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Part-Time Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

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Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

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FIRE DISTRICT 1

RANDY VANDER HEIDEN

KURT BRULAND

SHANNON WHITFORD-AHLERS

IAN TRAVITZKY

NICHOLAS KLUGE

SHEENA RADDER

JANELLE TJOELKER

JESSE MADERA

Commissioner 40 Years

Recruitment/Retention Coordinator 2 Years

Admin Assistant / Firefighter / EMT 15 Years

THIS 2026 FIRE PREVENTION SPECIAL SECTION IS SPONSORED BY THESE COMMUNITYMINDED BUSINESSES:

Commissioner 35 Years

Career Lieutenant / EMT 3 Years

Firefighter / EMT 14 Years

Commissioner 10 Years

Career Lieutenant / EMT 3 Years

DALTON KING

Career Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

BRIAN ATKINS

GREG MACY Assistant Chief 24 Years

Administrative Manager 20 Years

NIKKI CAMPBELL

TONY KELLEY

TRESA VALUM

Fire Chief 7 Years

Career Lieutenant / EMT 2 Years

GABE NELSON

Career Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

JODI DEBEELD

Firefighter / EMT 37 Years

Firefighter / EMT 23 Years

RYAN LAUREAU

Career Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

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Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 1 JEREMY DAVID Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

BLUE JAMES Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

JARID POOLE Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

JAKE GREEN

Part-time Firefighter / EMT 1.5 Years

KOLBY WYNNE

NOLAN "BUDDY" JUNEAU

ELIJAH SEGAAR

KEVIN SABOORI

ROMAN SCHROYER

GRIFFIN ZILLIACUS

Career Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Firefighter / EMT Student 1 Year

Career Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Part-time Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

NOT PICTURED: LIAM KARNEY

LIAM MONAHAN

KYLE KREISCHER

RYAN HOPKINS

MADELYNNE WHITE

ISAIAS RENSINK

BRIDGETTE ADAMS

AUTUMN LEWIS

JOSHUA BIGGS

CONNOR STEWART

JOSHUA AMBERSON

BRAYLON O’BREEN

TAWNIE BURKS

GRACE WOODWARD

MILES EAN

JUSTIN PHILLIPS

SCOTT HASTINGS

BLAKE HANSEN

MORGAN FERRY

CODY KNIGHT

ELLESHA HAMILTON

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

JONATHAN HENRY Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 1 Month

Part-time Firefighter / EMT 1 Month

Firefighter / EMT 1 Month

Recruit 1 Month

Recruit/EMT 1 Month

Recruit 1 Month

Recruit/EMT 1 Month

Recruit 1 Month

SAGE CARY

Career Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

GLACIER FIRE & RESCUE JOSH EVANS

Fire Chief / Firefighter / Paramedic 6 Years

ANDY HATFIELD

SAM LLOBET

MAGENTA WIDNER

ERICA KENNEDY

ANDY SAHLFELD

ROY MASSIE

EMT / Fire Commissioner 19 Years

EMT / Fire Commissioner 8 Years

Fire Commissioner 5 Years

EMT 17 Years

Firefighter 15 Years

EMT 11 Years

Firefigher / Paramedic 10 Years

AARON EBNER

KARI HOSS

BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON

THOMAS CULLEN

ELIZA HIGH

MEGAN MCCARTHY WILLIAMSON

KYLE SCOTT

MAYA HUNGER

EVELYN WERNER

ROB ZWIEBEL

RYAN BERGSMA

Firefighter / EMT • 8 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

EMT 8 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

GLACIER FIRE & RESCUE

OWEN KURTH EMT 4 Years

MALCOLM EVANS

CORY TARILTON

Firefighter 3 Years

DAN DEVOE

Volunteer 3 Years

LEAH ROSSELL Volunteer 1 Year

JOSEPH SCANZO

Volunteer 3 Years

IAN TEFFT-MEEKER Volunteer 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Volunteer 1 Year

ALLISON COCCE Secretary 1 Year

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Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 Ferndale MIKE MURPHY

ERIC GRANT

KENDRA CRISTELLI

BEN BOYKO

ROB LOVELACE

MATT CAGLE

SCOTT PAINTER

PATTY MARKEL

Commissioner 41 Years

Operations Captain 37 Years

Commissioner 19 Years

Division Chief 31 Years

Commissioner 8.5 Years

JUSTIN IVERSON

Fire Chief 26 Years

Division Chief 11.5 Years

BEN RUSSELL

Assistant Chief 29 Years

HOLLY LINVILLE

Finance Administrator 28 Years

Assistant Chief 24 Years

Operations Division Assistant 19 Years

LINSEY MCAFEE

Administrative Assistant 10.5 Years

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Thank you for your service! Everson Auto Parts Inc: (360) 966-2000 Ferndale Auto Parts: (360) 384-5394 www.napaonline.com

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Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 7 Ferndale

LARRY HOFFMAN

CHARLIE DRURY

JEFF WATSON

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON

JAKE HOFFMAN

AARON BASSETT

MATTHEW SWEET

ANTHONY ZANIN

TROY PATRICK

TIM VAN DYKE

JEFF SLUYS

JONATHAN OLIVEIRA

Fire Plan Technical Review Official • 39 Years

Fire Captain 15 Years

JOSH SERFACE

Fire Captain 26 Years

Fire Captain 14 Years

OMAR MEJIA

EMS Captain 13 Years

Community Paramedic 6.5 Years

TYLER BRADY

DONOVAN CAMPEAU

Firefighter / Paramedic 10.5 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 10 Years

Fire Captain 23 Years

Fire Captain 12.5 Years

RYAN PAVITT

Fire Captain 22 Years

Fire Captain 4.5 Years

Fire Captain 20 Years

EMS Captain 27 Years

Fire Captain 18 Years

EMS Captain 16 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 20 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 18 Years

JODY ENGELS

CHRISTOPHER CARLETON Firefighter / Paramedic 16 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 13 Years

JAZ GILL

NICK KARSTETTER

SHAWN DREYFUSS

PAUL PLUSCHAKOV

Firefighter / Paramedic 10 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 7 Years

OLEG BOYKO

Firefighter / Paramedic 5 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 Ferndale KARA ZYLSTRA

CODY STAMBERGER Firefighter / Paramedic 2 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic Student 5.5 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic Student 5 Years

ELISSA VREUGDENHIL

SCOTT RUBRIGHT

JARED SPOELSTRA

SCOTT LUNDE

LARRY NELSON

PETER SMITH

JUSTIN RUBRIGHT

RYAN MUNDAY

JOSH ZANDSTRA

GALINA D'AMELIO

JOSH STEVENS

BEN JOHNSON

TREVOR RUBRIGHT

NICK COATS

ALEXA LOCKE

AHMANIE CAGLE

RILEY LONG

DUNCAN STURGEON

JORDAN LEE

SAHID MORALES MONTES

SKYLAR ROBERTS

Firefighter / Paramedic 4.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 23 Years

Firefighter / EMT 11 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 16 Years

Firefighter / EMT 11 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

JASE COOPER

Firefighter / EMT 16 Years

Firefighter / EMT 10 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 13.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 29 Years

Firefighter / EMT 13 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 24 Years

Firefighter / EMT 12 Years

Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 7 Ferndale WAYLON UHRIG

JOSH LANNAN

LUKE RETTMER

JON PURDY

SEAN WILLIAMS

JEREMIAH LELAND

TIFFANY HONEY

STEVE QUINSEY

DAVID ALEXANDER

DAVID RUCKER

ZACH BURGE

SCOUT POMEROY

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 13 Years

ROBBY ENRIQUEZ

Firefighter / EMT 4.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 11.5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Resident FF / EMT 4.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 3.5 Years

ELI KOK

TRENT MARTIN

TYLER MYHRE

MAX SAVCHUK

KARSTEN CAYO

MICHAEL BAREMAN

GRIFFIN HUNTLEY

COLE KULHANEK

BRAYDEN LERAHL

CONNOR LYDDAN

VINCENT SLETTE

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 2.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 2.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 2.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 2 Years

Volunteer FF / EMT 1.5 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 7 Ferndale JOEY BROWN

MIKE BUCK

HUCK MCCLARAN

ANTONIO WILLIAMS Recruit .5 Years

Support Div. / Tender Group 51 Years

Support Div. / Tender Group 40 Years

GARY SCHULZ

BRANDON TAYLOR

TIFFENE HANSON

DON LUDWIGSEN

Recruit .5 Years

Support Div. / Tender Group 26 Years

LANDON DYCHES

Recruit .5 Years

Support Division 22 Years

Recruit .5 Years

VIC PANKRATZ

Support Division 21 Years

NOT PICTURED VOLUNTEERS

NOT PICTURED SUPPORT DIVISION

CHRIS POMEROY

AMANDA LEE

Volunteer FF / EMT 8 Years

Support Division 3.5 Years

JESSE GREEN

RYAN HOPKINS

Recruit .5 Years

BRIAN MOYES

Support Division 21 Years

CLOVER MARTIN

Recruit .5 Years

JAMES WASCISIN

Support Div. / Tender Group 29 Years

Recruit .5 Years

GARY HOOKER

Support Div. / Tender Group 27 Years

DAVID FOSS

Support Div. / Tender Group 11.5 Years

NOT PICTURED CADETS 1 Year: LOGAN STRID, JAXON WALKER, AVERY WEENER .05 Year: NOLAN BOLEAK, WYATT CARD,

TIHON KUNDA, NOAH PARKER, TYSON PIKALOV

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 11 Lummi Island BILL LEE

Commissioner 13 Years

GARY POOLE

DAN OHMS

JOAN MOYE

LISA LISH

Commissioner 5 Years

Commissioner 3 Years

Secretary 14 Years

MICHAEL LISH

JOHN GRANGER

Fire Chief / EMT 22 Years

Assistant Chief / EMT 49 Years

Captain / EMT 22 Years

Lieutenant / EMT 19 Years

LISA LISH

CHRIS IMMER

NICHOLAS KLUGE Lieutenant / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 12 Years

DAN OHMS

ALISSA DASCHBACH

KJERSTIN SECORD

LEAH PAISANO

MICHAEL GODSHALL

KELSEY MCLANE

JOHN BLAIR

SANDY EARLE

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Lieutenant / EMT 18 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

DAVID CHESKIS

Probationary Firefighter 1 Year

GREG DAVIS

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Probationary Firefighter 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

JON UNDERWOOD Probationary Firefighter 6 Months

Firefighter / EMT 11 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 14 Welcome

ALLEN KORANDA

JAMES HENTERLY

BRETTON SILVAS

BRIAN BLACK

Captain / Firefighter / EMT 32 Years

Lieutenant Firefighter / 1st Resp. 12 Years

Captain / Firefighter / EMT 24 Years

Firefighter / EMT 9 Years

KURT SCHMIDT

ROBROY GRAHAM

SARAH SILVAS

ALAN MARSH

ANTHONY BURLINGAME

TIM VLASUK

Lieutenant Firefighter / EMT 22 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 7 Years

DANNY BELFRAGE Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

HOT TIP:

In case of fire, feel the door or doorknob before opening. If it's hot, utilize your backup exit plan.

Commissioner 38 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Firefighter / EMT 13 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 14 Kendall

FRANK CAIN JR.

Battalion Chief / Firefighter / EMT 33 Years

RYAN PORTERHAWK Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

BRIAN SCOTT GILLIS Captain / Firefighter / EMT 21 Years

CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ

JONATHAN OLSON Captain / Firefighter / EMT 16 Years

KASSIE HARKNESS

HEATHER OLSON

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

NICK BARKIN

ANTHONY KELLY

ANDREY PAVLOVICH VETKOV

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

MONICA LUNA RAMOS

YELENA SAVCHUK

AARON PILAT

AINE DILLON

KELLY O’CONNER

GARRET WEEKLY

PAIGE VANDIEST

MADDIE OLSON

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT / RN 13 Years

Firefighter / Paramedic 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 8 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

OLIVIA PELLS

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 15 Years

QUENTIN ICAY

Dist. Training Capt. / Dist. Admin / Firefighter / EMT • 13 Years

Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / EMT 40 Years

Firefighter / EMT • 17 Years

ELIZA HIGH

CAM CLARK

ELI OLSON

MADDIE DEGELSMITH

Firefighter / EMT 7 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 14 Kendall

THOMAS NAKAMURA Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

ASHLYNN CLONINGER Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

NICK ZAWISLAK

OWEN GUSTAFSON

CHRISTINA PORTERHAWK

MATT HUDSON

TREVAN BRISKY

GABRIELLE ICAY

NATHAN LIPINSKI

GREG MACDONALD

DYLAN MCKAY

MAX SAVCHUK

Firefighter / EMT 4 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 2 Years

JORDAN STORY Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

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Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 14 Sumas

JERRY DEBRUIN

District Chief / Firefighter / EMT • 40 Years

ROGER DEBRUIN

DAVID MOE

Battalion Chief / Firefighter / EMT • 23 Years

CHRIS MOE

LISA DEKOSTER

Firefighter / EMT 40 Years

Commissioner / Firefighter / EMT 37 Years

ADRIAN VREUGDENHIL

JACOB SCOTT WILLIAMS

Firefighter / EMT 17 Years

LISA LEYENHORST Firefighter / EMT 9 Years

JAY VAN MIDDENDORP

Assistant District Chief / Firefighter / EMT • 21 Years

Firefighter / EMT • 17 Years

GARY DEBONT

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 9 Years

AARON LEYENHORST

CHARLIE PATTERSON Captain / Firefighter / 1st Resp. 55 Years

Captain / Firefighter / EMT 44 Years

District Training Captain / Firefighter / EMT • 9 Years

DOUG HOLT

Firefighter / EMT 28 Years

Captain / Firefighter / EMT 24 Years

DANIEL DEBRUIN

NATHAN DEBRUIN

DMITRIY VETKOV

RUSSELL VREUGDENHIL

JESSE HOFMAN

ELISSA VREUGDENHIL

DWIGHT WORDEN

MISTY KOK

BRENT DEMOOY

BLAKE DEMOOY

Commissioner / Firefighter / EMT 14 Years

ELI KOK

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 6 Years

Firefighter / EMT / RN 13 Years

Lieutenant / Firefighter / EMT 5 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 23 Years

Firefighter / EMT 11 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 6 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 18 Years

Firefighter / EMT 11 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 3 Years

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 14 Sumas MICAH HOFMAN Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

SHANTEL HOUWELING Firefighter / 1st Resp. 1 Year

SCOUT POMEROY Firefighter / EMT 3 Years

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 3 Years

SHANE STAP

NATE GROVES

ELIAS KOBES

MADDI KOHRS

CAMERON KOIVISTO

Firefighter / 1st Resp. 1 Year

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Firefighter / 1st Resp. 1 Year

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Firefighter / EMT 2 Years

GRANT BRULAND Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

JACKSON COOK Firefighter / 1st Resp. 1 Year

Firefighter / EMT 1 Year

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Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 16

ELVIN KALSBEEK

TOM SMITH Commissioner 5 Years

Commissioner/Firefighter 7 Years

JEFF HINDMAN

HANK MALENG EMT / Fire Chief 34 Years

EMT / Paramedic / Assistant Chief 26 Years

EMT / Div. Chief 30 Years

JUSTINA BASS

JAMIE KALSBEEK

SETH BASS

SHANE BASS

KASSIE HARKNESS

KALEB BASS

KALI FREEMAN

BRANDON HARKNESS

JORDAN BEAUDIN

ROBERT FOX

ERICA COOK Firefighter 4 Years

SARAH BOLTON

Firefighter 16 Years

LAURA SMITH

STEPHANIE BASS

CARLEE BOCK

Commissioner 46 Years

EMT / Admin. Manager 14 Years

EMT / Firefighter 8 Years

DYLAN KALSBEEK Firefighter 2 Years

EMR / Captain 29 Years

EMR / Firefighter 8 Years

RIAN HARKNESS Firefighter 1 Year

EMT / Captain 13 Years

EMR / Firefighter 5 Years

JAMES KALSBEEK Firefighter 1 Year

EMR / Lieutenant 9 Years

EMT 20 Years

MATT COOK

EMT / Lieutenant 8 Years

EMT 3 Years

KIM COOK

EMT / Firefighter 9 Years

Firefighter 2 Years

EMT 1 Year

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

When every seco nd co unts

DIAL 911

When yo u should use 911

Ho w do I use 911?

All fire emergencies. When you need any type of law enforcement assistance. When you or someone else needs immediate medical aid.

When you should not use 911 For routine business calls or inquiries about Fire, Medical or Law Enforcement matters. When you have non-emergency business such as: Billing information for ambulance service that you have received. How to obtain burning permits For general inquiries or follow-up information regarding law enforcement matters that have already been reported.

Remain calm. Dial 9-1-1. Give the dispatcher the following information: What is the emergency? Where is the emergency? Also, if possible, the closest street intersection. The Fire District you are located in, if it is a fire or medical emergency. Your Name and Address! The Phone Number from which you are calling.

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Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 17 Sandy Point JIM PETRIE Fire Chief 48 Years

DAWN CANNIZZARO

Assistant Chief/Medical Services 38 Years

BILL RINESMITH Firefighter 10 Years

KANEATA REVIS Firefighter 2 Years

STEVE STEDMAN

ROBERT HOWERY

DONALD KINLEY

VAL KLEPAC

MARCIA STEDMAN

GORDON SIMPKINSON

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SHANNON PINNELL

JAKIB WEST

JASE COOPER

JIM TAXDAHL

BILL RINESMITH

BRIAN SIGURDSON

Captain 19 Years

Firefighter 4 Years

JACOB LEHN Firefighter 1 Year

Fire Commissioner 11 Years

Captain 11 Years

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Fire Commissioner 10 Years

Captain 11 Years

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Fire Commissioner 2 Years

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Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 21 North Whatcom Fire & Rescue

JASON VAN DER VEEN

TONY MELILLO

JON AHRENHOLZ

BURR MCPHAIL

ADAM SMITH Battalion Chief 20 Years

Battalion Chief 19 Years

MIKE SCHMIDT

CHRIS HOLLANDER

SCOTT BROWN

ROBERT MULROONEY

JOHN HOLLSTEIN

TONY ESSER

TROY FREEMAN

DANNY JENSEN

KRIS JORGENSEN

CODY BOWEN

TYE THOMPSON

PATTY MCDERMOTT

JOEL NIELSEN

JENNIE SAND

ALISA BOWEN

KELLY FREEMAN

Fire Chief 19 Years

Captain 35 Years

Captain 19 Years

Deputy Fire Marshal 36 Years

Deputy Fire Chief 2 Years

Captain 29 Years

Captain 19 Years

Administrative 17 Years

Battalion Chief 18 Years

Captain 26 Years

Captain 18 Years

Administrative 6 Months

Battalion Chief 24 Years

Captain 24 Years

Captain 8 Years

Human Resources 19 Years

Captain 22 Years

Captain 7 Years

DJ RIEHL

Captain 19 Years

Captain 6 Years

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

FIRE DISTRICT 21 North Whatcom Fire & Rescue District 4 Commissioner 5 Years

STEVE COOLEY

District 4 Commissioner 5 Years

District 4 Commissioner 4 Years

TIM JOHNSON

JOHN CRAWFORD

BRUCE ANSELL

CRAIG ANTHONY

MATTHEW RIGBERG

KIMBERLY CALMAN-MCMURRAY

WAYNE SANDERS

MIKE LYSHOL

RUSS BRISKIN

JASON DONNELLY

KALEB BRUCH

JOHN GELEYNSE

HALEY URLING-EHINGER

STEVEN LATHAM

DELANIE BERGH

GARY DEJAGER

ALDEN ROBERTS

SETH MEREDITH

KAT STEWART

LIZ BRONDER

TYLER BUDWEY

ALEX GEORGULAS

Commissioner 4 Years

Firefighter 18 Years

Firefighter 7 Years

MARK LANN

Fire Commissioner 6 Years

Firefighter 17 Years

Firefighter 6 Years

Firefighter 22 Years

Firefighter 12 Years

Firefighter 5 Years

Commissioner 11 Years

Firefighter 19 Years

Firefighter 9 Years

Firefighter 4 Years

Commissioner 11 Years

Firefighter 19 Years

Firefighter 8 Years

Firefighter 4 Years

Commissioner 2 Years

Firefighter 19 Years

Firefighter 7 Years

Firefighter 4 Years

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Salute to Local Firefighters

FIRE DISTRICT 21 North Whatcom Fire & Rescue

KEAGAN KINGSLIEN

BRANDON MAY

COLLIN THOMAS

DYLAN WITZEL

COLE HEILI

ANTHONY MARRA

ALEX OJUKWU

ANDREW VEITH

BRIAN GEROW

SEAN RUSSELL

ANGELA SMITH

TRENT VIANT

Firefighter 4 Years

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FIRE DISTRICT 21 North Whatcom Fire & Rescue

MELISSA VAN CLEVE

DALE RUTGERS

SCOTT WOOD

MEL MULLIGAN

LANE RENSKERS

SABRINA RENSKERS

RJ KING

JEFFERY BOWLES

BRIAN CARLSON

JESSICA KING

TOMMY ERICKSON

GEORGE HARGENRADER

CASEY MARTIN

AARON JONASSON

RYAN MACK

TANNER JANSEN

LEE LIGHTFOOT

JULIE STONE

Rehab Volunteer 11 Years

Volunteer Support 23 Years

Volunteer Support 3.5 Years

Volunteer Support 51 Years

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Volunteer Support 3.5 Years

Volunteer Support 38 Years

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Fleet Mechanic 4 Years

Volunteer Support 35 Years

Volunteer Support 6 Years

Tender Support 3 Years

Volunteer Support 27 Years

Volunteer Support 5 Years

Tender Support 3 Years

Note: Whatcom County Fire District 21 currently shares its staff with Whatcom County Fire District 4. DAVID BRUNNEMER Tender Support 3 Years

KINSEY DEHAAN Tender Support 8 Months

Volunteer Support 24 Years

Volunteer Support 3.5 Years

Tender Support 3 Years

Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

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Salute to Local Firefighters

Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Ferndale Record

STOP DROP ROLL

It’s very important that you take precautions when it comes to ﬁre. Always practice these safety tips: Never play with matches or lighters Do not handle gasoline or other liquids that burn Be careful around stoves, heaters and open ﬁres Do not cook unless an adult is present If smoke is around, stay low to the ground

STOP where you are. DROP to the ground. ROLL over and over until

should work together to form an emergency plan, including an escape route.

Don’t forget to practice it!

Practice your home fire drill!

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the flames are out, covering your face with your hands

Kids & adults

® AVENTURAS con SPARKY

Share what Sparky the Fire Dog® is doing in your community during Fire Prevention Week™ and all your fire safety efforts! Color and cut out Sparky, then share his travels on social media with the hashtag #firepreventionweek. Comparta lo que Sparky el Perro Bombero está haciendo en su comunidad durante la Semana de Prevención de Incendios y ¡todos sus esfuerzos de seguridad contra incendios! Coloree y recorte a Sparky, luego comparta sus viajes en las redes sociales con #semanadeprevenciondeincendios.

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Find and circle:

U cat U sailboat U hat

U toothbrush U acorn U book U letter U fish U broccoli

U candy corn U sock

Sparky says plan your escape! Have a Home Fire Escape Plan with Two Ways Out of every room and an Outside Meeting Place.

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