Retirees Association Archives - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

Update on HB 2034 and LEOFF 1

During the evening of Friday, February 13, the Washington State House of Representatives passed HB 2034 on a 55–39 vote. The legislation authorizes the transfer of approximately $2.5 billion from the LEOFF 1 fund, reducing its funded status from roughly 160% to approximately 110%. Because of the magnitude of this action, it is important...

WSCFF efforts result in passage and signing of LEOFF 1 Benefit Enhancement bill

WSCFF backed pension benefit enhancement for LEOFF 1 members signed into law

Meet Retirees Association Board Member Curt Vandver

Curt Vandver was appointed to the WSCFF Retirees Association Board in March 2020. He is a LEOFF Plan 1 retiree. He joined the city of Puyallup Fire Department in 1970. During his time in Local 726, Curt was active in all aspects of union leadership. Curt got his start out in the public very...

Meet WSCFF Retirees Association Bruce Baurichter

Bruce Baurichter was appointed to the initial WSCFF Retirees Association Board in March 2020, as a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree. Starting at a young age, Bruce showed an undeniable work ethic, learning whatever he could from his employers, and has been the beneficiary of many great mentors. His first job as a middle schooler was a big one, maintaining five acres of an estate owned by the superintendent of...

Meet Retirees Association Board Member Steve Hostetter

Retired fire fighter Pete Hostetter, a fire service brother for life and a self described "personal finance nerd", serves on the WSCFF Retirees Association Board.

Retirees Association Moves Forward

The newly formed WSCFF Retirees Association is dedicated to inspiring, organizing and building a robust, empowered community for retired firefighters. The Retirees Association Board, made up of LEOFF 1 and LEOFF 2 retired members, was not able to meet in person, as planned, in April. Nonetheless they continue to move forward to serve the...