Looking for a way to give back to your community? Look no further! 

We are always searching for community members that want to give back. We don't require any firefighting experience, we will train you! 

Become a volunteer firefighter


WHY VOLUNTEER

Washington​

Requirements

  • 16 Years or older

  • Valid Washington State drivers license & insurance

  • Currently a resident within Skagit County Fire District #9

  • A great opportunity to serve your community

  • Become part of a strong brotherhood/sisterhood

  • Receive free training to be certified in firefighter 1 and become an emergency medical technician

Tel: 360-422-5391

16818 W Big Lake Blvd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, USA

Big Lake Fire Department​

 Burn Ban takes effect July 16, 2022, for all of Skagit County
 
Due to forecasted weather conditions, a modified burn ban for all residential and land clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County will go into effect at 0800, July 16th, and continue until further notice. Skagit County will no longer issue permits for these activities and existing permits are suspended.
                                                                                                 
Recreational and cooking fires, limited to 3 feet in diameter and two feet high remain allowed within enclosures and when safety precautions are followed. Recreational or cooking fires can consist only of charcoal, seasoned firewood, or propane-fueled firepits and must meet the following requirements:

* Enclosures must be AT LEAST 14 inches high, no wider than 3 feet, and made of cement blocks, stones, or #10 gauge steel


*  Burned material must be kept BELOW the top of the enclosure


*  ALWAYS have a charged garden hose OR two 5-gallon buckets of water OR a 5-gallon Class A fire extinguisher and shovel present


*  Fires MUST BE 15 feet from combustibles, standing timber, or overhanging tree branches


*  Someone 16 years old or older must ALWAYS be present to monitor and/or extinguish the fire
 

If you are within the city limits of any of the incorporated cities or towns, check with your city fire department for current burning restrictions. 

This ban does not pertain to agricultural burning permitted through the Northwest Clean Air Agency or silvicultural burning permitted through Washington State Department of Natural Resources.  For information on active permits, contact those agencies directly.

If you have any questions about open burning in Skagit County please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-416-1840, or their website at www.skagitcounty.net/firemarshal.