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1st District Report

Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st District Representative Sisters and Brothers, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as the WSCFF 1st District Representative. I deeply value this role and never take it for granted. When I began working as a State Representative for the IAFF in 2008, the first local I had the privilege of...

Sleep Awareness for Shift Fire Fighters: Tips for Better Sleep Quality

By: Patrick Gallagher, Fire Fighter/ Paramedic, L726 We all know that getting quality sleep is essential to doing our job well, but as shift fire fighters, our sleep schedules often don’t align with ideal routines. Between the unpredictable nature of our calls and the need to stay alert, it can feel like a constant...

Support For Brother Nick Jessen, Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Brother Nick Jessen of Local 1828 South County Union Fire Fighters, who has dedicated the last 22 years to serving others through EMS and fire service, has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, with metastases to his spine and brain. The WSCFF asks you to please consider donating to his GoFundMe to...

Meet Eric Monroe, Director of the WSCFF Cancer Foundation 

Your career exposes you to dangerous cancer-causing toxins. The Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) Cancer Foundation recognizes this risk and is here to support you.  Formerly known as the Firefighter Cancer Support Network – Washington Chapter (FCSN-WA), the WSCFF Cancer Foundation provides a comprehensive range of services, including fire fighter cancer education,...

Stand with Michael

The WSCFF encourages support for a fellow fire fighter and paramedic Michael Kienzle from Oregon, a member of the IAFF 9th District, who has been unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Michael will be undergoing treatment in the Seattle area over the coming months. A dedicated fire service professional, husband, and devoted...

Sleep Awareness for Shift Fire Fighters: Tips for Better Sleep Quality

By: Patrick Gallagher, Fire Fighter/ Paramedic, L726 We all know that getting quality sleep is essential to doing our job well, but as shift fire fighters, our sleep schedules often don’t align with ideal routines. Between the unpredictable nature of our calls and the need to stay alert, it can feel like a constant...

Black History Month Spotlight: Anthony John

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the dedication, service, and contributions of our Black WSCFF members. Their impact strengthens our profession and communities, and we celebrate them this and every month. With over 25 years in the fire service, Anthony John, L2024, has dedicated his career to serving both his community...

Learning, Engaging, Leading: First-Time Legislative Conference Attendees 

We celebrate first-time attendees at this year’s Kelly L. Fox Legislative Conference, proving that advocacy begins now!  As more than 200 WSCFF members rallied to support fire fighter rights in Washington State on February 5 – meeting with elected officials and making their voices heard – we caught up with two first time attendees,...

Welcome Back Nich Gullickson!

Nich Gullickson, L2024, South King, has been selected to serve as the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Legislative Liaison. Nich, who served as Session Lobbyist in 2019, brings experience, passion, and dedication to this critical role, joining current WSCFF Legislative Liaison AJ Johnson. Longtime WSCFF Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore has resigned to take...

WSCFF Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore Takes New Role with DNR 

Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore, retired, L1747, Kent, has resigned his position with the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) to take a new job as Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. We appreciate his years of extensive work within the WSCFF and congratulate him as he begins his new...