News: Health & Safety

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...

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,...

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...

NWFFT changes name to IAFF Health & Wellness Trust

WSCFF Secretary-Treasurer Greg Markley is pleased to announce a refreshed brand identity for the Northwest Fire Fighters Benefits Trust. The new name and logo are indicative of the evolution of the Trust since its inception in 2013.  Markley says, “while this is a significant change, and we remain ever proud of our Pacific Northwest...

Open Enrollment Period for a Long Term Care Policy

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Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction Pilot Program Will Launch in May

In 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5175  creating a new system for safer workplace practices in the fire service and a workers’ compensation premium discount for employers. The legislation pertains only to state-insured workers’ compensation employers who file injury claims to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Much...