FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Residents in some parts of Ferndale may hear an increase in law enforcement activity this week.

Whatcom County Fire District 7 says that a series of large-scale training drills will be held on July 9 and 10 at Vista Middle School.

Members of law enforcement and fire crews will learn how to respond in the event of a mass shooting event.

KGMI previously reported that residents reported concerns after a SWAT training was conducted at Ferndale High School while school was in session last month.

Residents near Vista Middle School are being asked not to call 911 if they hear gunshots between 1-4 p.m. on both days.

Additional training at the school has been scheduled for July 24th.