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Committees

Wildland Fire Roster

Add your name to the roster and bring your skills in operation, command, finance, logistics, and planning to the list.

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Working to Make an Impact

Standing committees are created and funded through WSCFF Convention resolutions to address issues impacting the work of fire fighters and EMTs. Committee members are appointed by the President, with input from district representatives.

Behavioral Health Committee

The WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee was established by Convention Resolution 23-04 to provide tools and education for members, guide local peer support team development, create educational and mentorship partnerships, establish a Clinician Response Team, and foster communication.

Committee Members

Find your district’s Behavioral Health representative and their contact information on the Behavioral Health District Map

Resources

Visit the Behavioral Health Committee page for additional materials, resources and videos.

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at

Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee

The Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee was established by Convention Resolution 21-03 to educate members and provide guidance to affiliated locals in reducing barriers in recruitment, hiring, and retention practices. The Committee works to support the development of a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Committee Members

Committee members are appointed by the WSCFF President, serve two-year terms, and represent small, medium, and large locals throughout the state. Find a list of committee members here.

Resources

Visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page for additional materials, resources and information.

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee was established by Convention Resolution 15-08, which identified the need for a coordinated public relations effort to properly inform the people of Washington about issues significant to professional firefighters and to enhance public understanding of the fire service and the labor movement. The Committee works collaboratively with the Executive Board, local leaders, and members to support communications strategies, public outreach initiatives, media engagement, and social media guidance that strengthen the voice of Washington’s professional firefighters.

Committee Members

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at

EMS Committee

The EMS Committee was established by Convention Resolution 13-01 and expanded by Convention Resolution 24-09 to address issues impacting emergency medical services delivery within the fire service.

The Committee evaluates changes in EMS delivery and supports affiliated locals by providing guidance, education, and resources related to workforce models, regulations, funding, and legislative developments. Members meet throughout the year to review emerging issues, share best practices, and promote sustainable EMS programs statewide.

A key focus is the evolving healthcare landscape following the Affordable Care Act, particularly programs designed to better align 911 response and resource use with patient needs. These initiatives, commonly referred to as Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), Community Paramedicine, or FD CARES, are active across Washington and nationwide.

The Committee’s goal is to provide local leaders with a practical framework to guide the development and administration of MIH and related programs within their organizations.

Committee Members

Resources

The following links include sample resolutions, funding guidance, collected data, and educational materials:

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at

Legislative Committee

The mission of the Legislative Committee is to help identify and recommend candidates for endorsement who are responsive to the needs of fire fighters, and to provide assistance to locals in electing candidates for local, state, and federally elected offices. The Committee also works to develop legislation related to pension and civil service processes, collective bargaining, wages, hours and working conditions, and health and safety. The WSCFF works to secure passage of legislation beneficial to firefighters and prevent the passage of legislation deemed harmful.

Committee Members

The Legislative Committee is comprised of the WSCFF President, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and two Legislative Liaisons. This 2026 Legislative Session, Sean Doyle, L29, and Michael Cameron, L1488 have been appointed to serve as Session Lobbyists. The WSCFF created the Session Lobbyist position to expand our lobbying capabilities and develop the skill set of current and future WSCFF leaders. Find each committee member’s contact details here.

Resources

Visit the Political Action page for information on Legislative Issues, state legislative resources, our annual WSCFF Kelly L. Fox Legislative Conference, committee information and updates.


For more information, For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at

Health & Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee confronts top-priority issues for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters – the safety of our members. Working in conjunction with a variety of local, statewide, and national groups, as well as experts and safety resources, the Committee monitors current fire fighter safety issues and develops strategies and programs that promote their use and effectiveness. The Health and Safety Committee meets periodically throughout the year.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has re-evaluated firefighting and classified fire fighter occupational exposure as a group 1 carcinogen, stating there is sufficient evidence for cancer in humans.

The classification announced in Lyon, France, on July 1, marks a dramatic shift in IARC’s position on fire fighter occupational cancer. This designation will likely have a major impact on the fight against cancer in the fire service, from ongoing medical research to presumptive laws. The Health & Safety Committee recommends this recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC0>

Committee Members

Resources

Healthy In, Healthy Out provides a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your health and well-being. It gives you the knowledge and tools needed to reduce exposure to carcinogens, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, address behavioral health concerns, and optimize overall wellness and nutrition.

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at .

Wildland Fire and Mobilization Committee

The Wildland Fire and Mobilization Committee’s purpose is to create and/or evaluate wildland fire fighting and mobilization legislation and policy, deployment models and staffing levels, and funding proposals for local, state, and federal governments. The Committee also creates proposed WSCFF policies on wildland fire fighting and mobilizations, and helps to develop educational resources for locals related to wildland firefighting mobilizations.

Committee Members

President Dennis Lawson selected the six committee members from three western Washington and three eastern Washington locals with small (0-30), mid-size (31-100), and large (100+) memberships.

Resources

Interested in lending your skillset and adding your name to our roster? Wildland fire fighters with specific skills in operation, command, finance, logistics, and planning are needed regularly throughout the Wildfire season. Check out our Wildland Fire Roster page.

For more information, please contact the WSCFF office or reach the full committee at .