Boundaries & Services

Oak Harbor Fire Department (OHFD) serves the City of Oak Harbor located on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington State. OHFD protects 9.7 square miles (including several miles of shoreline) and an estimated population of 24,700 (2024 estimate).

OHFD is a combination fire department with one station staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by career firefighters. In an average year, OHFD responds to 1,600 emergency incidents. Station 81 houses four fire engines, one ladder truck, one rescue unit, and various support vehicles.

In addition, OHFD maintains mutual and automatic aid contracts with Island County Fire Districts Number 2 (North Whidbey) and Number 5 (Central Whidbey), WhidbeyHealth, and the NAS-WI Federal Fire Department.

Provided Emergency Services

  • Fire suppression
  • Emergency medical response
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Vehicle-accident extrication
  • Fire Investigations and inspections
  • Commercial Building plan review and occupancy inspection
  • Fire prevention and safety education
  • Free blood pressure checks