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It is with deep regret that North Whatcom Fire and Rescue announce the death of their brother, John Swobody. He passed away earlier this week after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and three adult children.
Brother Swobody served his community since 1999, holding many positions along the way with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue.
This is considered a Line of Duty Death (LODD) and preparations are under way for a respectful and proper memorial. More details to follow.https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1754797364586541&id=409754045757553
Saturday, June 16 – 10:00 AM. LODD Public service, Christ The King Church 4173 Meridian Street Bellingham.
Fire Service Personnel Class A dress. More details will follow in future announcements.
FYI there will also be a PRIVATE EVENT the day prior. Please respect the families wishes as we will have a chance to show our respects at the above time.
Contact me if you have any questions,
Dave Pethick
360/739-6606
WSCFF 79th Annual Convention
June 26-28, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn ~ Tri-Cities/Kennewick
Red Lion Inn & Suites - Kennewick
OVERFLOW HOTEL
Red Lion Hotel – Columbia Center, Kennewick
Brothers and sisters, As the Janus v. AFSCME decision approaches, the WSCFF, together with IAFF 7th District DVP Ricky Walsh, and the Washington State Labor Council, has compiled these resource materials. We believe we can use the Janus decision to build stronger unions. And this work starts with one on one conversations between local leaders and union members Use these tools to start the conversation.
~Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President
IAFF Janus Guide for Affliliates
The Port of Seattle Diversity Firefighters Association 8th Annual Scholarship Award Fundraiser / Golf Tournament Raffle/Auction is on August 25th. We are seeking donations for our Diversity Scholarship Award. Our Association awards scholarships to high school seniors and community college Students of Diversity advancing in college, fire academies for firefighting, or EMT school. This night also helps support two families each at Christmas and Thanksgiving. We are a 501c (3) (charity # Z7-4570566). We are asking for donations for our Raffle/ Fund Raising Golf tournament on August 25th. We greatly appreciate your generous donation.
Sincerely,
Dale Hornung
Port of Seattle FirefighterCell 206-799-0669
Port of Seattle Diversity Firefighters Association
2400 S. 170th St.
Seattle, Wa. 98158
Healthy-In, Healthy Out
After more than two years of dedicated work, the efforts to produce a best practices manual for reducing fire fighter risk of exposures to carcinogens has come to fruition. Healthy In, Healthy Out is now available for all fire fighters in Washington. To get copies for your members, call the WSCFF office at 360-943-3030.2nd version Healthy In Healthy Out flipbook here.
Copies are now available in Spanish or click for flipbook.
Watch the Healthy-In, Healthy Out VIDEO for more best practices protocols.
Our gratitude to Beth Gallup of Local 1747 for leading the effort and the team of dedicated members and professionals who worked diligently to help our members protect themselves: Bob Carroll, Local 452; Charles Cordova, Local 2898; Bob Dirham, Local 1296; Brian Dodge, Bates & Local 1747; Scott Ervin, Local 2024; Dan Griffey, Local 2394; J. Havner, Local 27; Bill Hoover, Local 2545 & Firefighters Cancer Support Network; Jenny Keizer, Kent Fire Department; Dean Shelton, Local 3219 & WSCFF 10th District Rep.; Brad Thompson, Valley Regional Fire Authority; Adam Villard, Local 3811.
Funding and support for this project has been provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries, Safety & Health Investment Projects.
Action Center 
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Link to the IAFF Financial Corp deferred comp administered by Nationwide Retirement.
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is to provide timely assistance to all fire service members and their families in the event of cancer diagnosis.
“American Income Life Insurance Company is a 100% Union Insurance Company. We provide a group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit for all members of your Local at no cost. The union will be sending a letter to all members and enclosed with the letter is a response card with which the members can designate their beneficiary intent. All members who return the card will be contacted by an American Income Life representative for delivery of their no cost benefits and members will have the option on a voluntary basis to purchase additional supplemental insurance benefits.” OR EMAIL www.ailife.com/benefits/sgjjg.
FIRE 20/20 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to increase the effectiveness of diversity recruitment and retention.
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