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3rd District Report

Bryan Copeland, 3rd District Representative “I don’t know how you do it all.” It’s likely a phrase familiar to most local leaders—perhaps you’ve uttered it yourself. It could be that the “how” is what’s holding you back from becoming more involved in your union.  It’s natural for people to fixate on how we’re going to accomplish...

2nd District Report

Chris Ross, WSCFF 2nd District Representative We’re here at the half-way point of the year, and it’s been a busy 2025 here in the 2nd District. We have new leadership in a number of locals, with 2 new local presidents.  Along with that, we have been experiencing the same explosion of hiring as the...

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,...