Emergency services in Ferndale are highly responsive and coordinated between city and county agencies.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police:** The **Ferndale Police Department** handles local law enforcement, community policing, and public safety within the city limits. * **Fire & EMS:** Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by **Whatcom County Fire District 7**, which operates a primary station in Ferndale. They are equipped for advanced life support (ALS) and technical rescues. * **Disaster Management:** The city coordinates with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management to prepare for regional events, particularly flooding along the Nooksack River, which is a historical risk for the area.