North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Firefighter Salary
Bellingham, Washington · Whatcom County · 50 career firefighters · 13 stations
What North Whatcom Fire and Rescue pays
Entry-level starting pay
$96,144
a year
Top of posted range
Not listed
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
May 2026
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue listed starting pay of $96,144 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026. The most recent, Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) in May 2026, started at $96,144.
Past North Whatcom Fire and Rescue postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) | May 2026 | $96,144 | Not listed |
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at North Whatcom Fire and Rescue make?
- North Whatcom Fire and Rescue listed starting pay of $96,144 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026. The most recent, Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) in May 2026, started at $96,144.
- How does North Whatcom Fire and Rescue pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 38 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $79,391. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue's most recent starting figure of $96,144 is 21% above it.
- Is North Whatcom Fire and Rescue hiring right now?
- No openings from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 50 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Washington cover it when they do.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.