IAFF
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
The Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) works to provide the best possible working conditions, the safest work environment, and the fairest wages and benefits to fulfill the needs of Washington State fire fighters. We also look out for the communities we serve to ensure that our departments are providing the best emergency response possible to protect our citizens.
Power Through Participation
Breast Cancer Awareness
Cancer is the leading cause of LODD death in the fire service. The WSCFF drafted, supported, and worked to pass legislation to expand presumptive coverage for cancers including a 2019 law that recognizes breast cancer as an occupational disease.
Fire Fighter Cancer Support Network FCSN
The FCSN Washington Chapter provides rapid post-diagnosis resources and one-on-one support from fellow firefighters. Call 866-994-3276.
Personal Injury Illness Exposure Reporting System PIIERS
PIIERS allows you to document all your exposures to chemicals, smoke, toxins, diseases, injuries and traumas throughout your career. All information is confidential and anonymous. Register today!
Latest News
IAFF Trains Washington Fire Fighters to Face Emerging Threat
The IAFF, in partnership with Eastside Fire & Rescue and the South King Fire Training Consortium, offered new training designed to help fire fighters safely defend homes and suppress fires in Wildland Urban Interface areas.
Washington State Labor Council Recognizes Theresa Purtell for Labor Leadership
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) 11th District Representative and retired IAFF Local 27 Seattle fire fighter Theresa Purtell was presented with the Elsie Schrader award for women’s leadership at the 2019 Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) convention in July.
Injured Okanogan Fire Chief Dies at Harborview
Okanogan Fire District 3 Assistant Fire Chief Christian Johnson, badly burned battling the Spring Coulee wildfire, received immediate support from fellow fire fighters.
Firehouse Rock
When talk in the firehouse kitchen turns to bands — kilts, bagpipes and snare drums are often at the core of the conversation. In Bellevue, it’s a different story.
Hook and Batter?
Ann Hoag is known for her tasty confectionary creations. Not many people, she says, “get to save lives and bake cakes.” But Hoag, from Local 2024, does both.
