News: District Reports

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...

10th District Report

Chad Blashill, WSCFF 10th District Representative Greetings from the windy yet warm southeastern part of the state: the WSCFF 10th District. We’ve had an incredibly busy start to 2025. We’ve experienced wins and losses, ups and downs, but we’ve continued the fight no matter what.  Thanks to all who made the journey to Kennewick...

9th District Report

Jeff Wainwright, WSCFF 9th District Representative We are growing in the 9th District. Spokane County District 10 (formerly with Local 2916) and the members of the Airway Heights Fire Department have been organized under a new local. The West Plains Professional Firefighters Local 5440 now represents 23 members across the two employers. IAFF 7th...

8th District Report

Dean Shelton, WSCFF Vice President, WSCFF 8th District Representative Report from the “Mighty” 8th The WSCFF 8th District has been extremely busy over the past several months. Members and leadership have attended committed and sacrificed their own personal time for the betterment of not only their locals but also their communities. Sadness also struck...

4th District Report

Reed Astley, 4th District Representative Spring is always a busy time for the State Council, and this year is no different. We have just finished our Educational Seminar and New Members Conference in Kennewick, and now we’re preparing for the Convention in Marysville. And of course, our representatives are hard at work on our...