06/02/2026
Training Advisory – Horizon Middle School
Throughout the month of June, the Ferndale Police Department will be conducting active shooter / mass casualty response training on Thursday evenings at Horizon Middle School in partnership with Whatcom County Fire District 7.
Training sessions will take place during the early evening hours and are expected to conclude by 8:00 PM.
As part of the training, officers will be using blank ammunition indoors. While it is unlikely anything will be heard outside of the building, community members in the area may notice increased emergency vehicle activity during training times.
At this time, the training will involve only Ferndale Police Department personnel and Fire District 7 medics.
We appreciate the community’s understanding as we continue preparing our first responders for critical incidents and emergency response situations.