Whatcom County EMS — quiet excellence that saves lives...
Click here to read an article from our Board Member and Whatcom County EMS Medical Program Director, Dr. Ralph Weiche, as a guest writer for the Cascadia Daily.
Cascadia Daily - Nov. 16, 2025 9:00 p.m.
Let’s talk
As we continue to support excellence in our EMS System, we want to hear your thoughts!
What innovative ideas do you have for future funding opportunities that can enhance the success of lay rescuers, dispatchers, and other first responders? What is at risk, what could help advance EMS professions, and how could we improve patient care and save more lives?
Click the link to email any suggestions or concepts you believe could be beneficial.
Ready to start your proposal? Click this link to the Grant Proposal Form.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual Gala on March 7th, celebrating those who serve as critical links in the pre-hospital chain of survival: lay-rescuers, dispatchers, EMTs, and Paramedics. In addition, we were honored to recognize two others who are making a real difference supporting our first responders.
Check out all the 2026 Award Winners HERE.
We are truly grateful for this community's support! It was another unforgettable evening of celebration at the Chuckanut Bay Distillery. We enjoyed a delicious dinner, great company, an exciting auction, and some well-deserved recognition for those whose contributions have made our system the best in the nation!
Check out our wonderful sponsors HERE!
With their generous support, we are looking forward to an exciting future for EMS in our beloved community.
What We Do
Prehospital Research
Educational Support
Implementing Newest Technology
Our Story
We are the EMS Foundation of Whatcom County, a nonprofit formed in 2022 in Bellingham, WA. Born from gratitude and inspired by pride, we seek opportunities to fund forward‑thinking education, technology, and research that keep our community's emergency medical care exceptional—and save lives when seconds matter.
Together we will empower EMS professionals to continue to provide the quality of care you have come to expect. Your generosity plays a vital role in our mission to support first responders and enhance emergency medical services beyond what the EMS levy is authorized to support.
