2nd Annual Gala, March 7, 2026
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.
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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.
Upcoming!
Come join us at our 2nd Annual Gala and Fundraiser on March 7th for an evening of celebration at the Chuckanut Bay Distillery honoring the heroes among us! Together, we'll reflect on and recognize the remarkable people who serve our community with compassion and expertise during medical emergencies, with a look ahead to opportunities in our future. Tickets are on sale now! Take advantage of early bird pricing until February 7th!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to our celebration of EMS providers and the official launch of the EMS Foundation last February.
We are truly grateful for this community's support! It was an unforgettable evening of celebration at the Chuckanut Bay Distillery, honoring 50 years of life-saving Emergency Medical Services in Whatcom County! We enjoyed a delicious dinner, great company, an exciting auction, and some very special stories from first responders, survivors, and more.
We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2nd Annual Gala & Fundraiser:
📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Chuckanut Bay Distillery
🎯 Theme: "Community in Action: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Save Lives Across Whatcom County"
The evening will feature dinner, a silent auction, dessert dash, and the inaugural Excellence in Action Awards—honoring lay rescuers, dispatchers, EMTs, and paramedics who exemplify compassion and teamwork in our EMS system.
Early Bird prices available until February 7th! Purchase your tickets here.
Check out our wonderful sponsors for this year's event HERE!
With your 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.
