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Membership Spotlight: Anna Melillo

Think about the people in your life who create meaningful change for those around them. For the WSCFF and IAFF, Anna Melillo – Secretary-Treasurer of Local 3438 and a Firefighter/DO/Paramedic with North County Regional Fire Authority – is a leader who creates meaningful change for us all. She serves our members at both the...

Support Firefighter Jake Johnson

Following a life-threatening accident, one of our own, Firefighter Jake Johnson of L2903 Lacey Professional Firefighters remains hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center with extensive injuries. Jake’s family, friends, his Lacey Fire brothers and sisters, and the broader fire service community are rallying around him during this difficult time. The WSCFF is sharing this opportunity...

WSCFF 87th Annual Convention Write-Up

In June, 235 delegates and 14 alternates representing 67 WSCFF locals convened in Kennewick for the 87th Annual WSCFF Convention. Over the course of three days, members set the organization’s course for the coming year, electing leadership, debating and passing resolutions, setting policy priorities, and honoring those who have made significant contributions to the...

WSCFF 7th District Report

Craig Becker, WSCFF 7th District Representative Members of the “Mini 7th” have been actively involved in a variety of initiatives throughout 2026. The membership actively participated in the WSCFF Kelly L. Fox Legislative Conference in Olympia, meeting with our representatives to address our key issues, including presumptive heart disease and longer EMT recertification periods....

WSCFF 6th District Report

Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th District Representative District leadership meets quarterly to address issues affecting our members and the communities we serve. One of the most pressing challenges facing the 6th District is prolonged hospital wait times. Across our region, emergency units face hours-long delays in transferring patients to hospital staff. These “wall times” are...

WSCFF 5th District Report

Tom Fields, WSCFF 5th District Representative The 5th District remains busy. Most of our locals are prepping for the start of negotiations or are deep in the middle of them. Several are also engaged in mediation. We have seen the arrival of several new principal officers among the various executive boards. Members from the...

WSCFF 4th District Report

Casey Yeager, WSCFF 4th District Representative Congratulations to Greg Markley, Local 1747 Puget Sound Fire, and longtime secretary-treasurer for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Brother Markley received the inaugural Vincent J. Bollon Award for his dedication to strengthening union leadership and delivering value to IAFF members. Brother Markley has always been grounded...

WSCFF 3rd District Report: Forward Progress in the 3rd District

Bryan Copeland, WSCFF 3rd District Representative Across the WSCFF 3rd District, the past year has been defined by steady progress and investment in our people. We have continued our commitment to the communities we serve. From leadership development to operational advancements, our locals demonstrate pride in the profession and a clear vision for the...

WSCFF 1st District Report: Engagement, Growth, and Gratitude

Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st District Representative It is truly an honor to serve as your WSCFF 1st District Representative. I am grateful every day for the opportunity to work on behalf of the members and families who make up this district. The trust you place in this role is not taken lightly, and I...

The Silence I Carried

Behavioral health affects every corner of the fire service, but too many members still feel pressure to keep their struggles to themselves. Read Jason King’s journey in his own words: Local 29 Spokane firefighter, Army veteran and WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee member. We thank Jason for sharing his perspective and helping move this conversation...