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Membership Spotlight: Nick Schmitt

Who has the courage to shake up their path in life, and choose an entirely different career? After 15 years in tech, Nick Schmitt from L1762 Eastside Fire & Rescue didn’t just change his career –  he jumped into the fire service, and he’s been all in ever since. Nick is an inspiring advocate...

Membership Spotlight: Keven Rojecki

The rights and benefits firefighters rely on today exist because those who came before them stood up for what was right. For Keven Rojecki of Local 1747 Puget Sound Firefighters, that same conviction has guided a lifelong career dedicated to service, advocacy, and leadership in the fire community. Keven’s engagement began early: while still...

Answering The Worst Call

Trigger Warning: This article discusses a child’s accidental death and the emotional toll of responding to traumatic calls. Reader discretion is advised. “If we don’t tell, we don’t learn, we don’t know.” In the fire service, it’s never a question of if you’ll face a tough call, but when. On July 13, 2022, L468...

Honoring Heritage, Celebrating Service: Phoenix Ceja

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) is an especially important time to honor the culture, work, and community our Hispanic and Latino members bring to the fire service. We’re proud to spotlight Phoenix Ceja, a Firefighter Paramedic with IAFF Local 2444 East Clark Professional Firefighters in Camas-Washougal. In his three years in the fire...

Design the next Fill the Boot Shirt

This is your chance to design the shirt that will be worn by thousands of fire fighters across the country in 2026. As they Fill the Boot for MDA in support of families living with neuromuscular diseases, they’ll be wearing your design. Make it bold, meaningful, and full of fire fighter pride. Design Requirements:...

7th District Report

Craig Becker, WSCFF 7th District Representative Report from the “Mini” 7th, Members and leadership in the WSCFF 7th District continue to be actively involved in various events, including state and national conferences such as the IAFF-WSCFF Jointly Sponsored Educational Seminar, the IAFF Political Training Academy, and the Legislative Conferences held in Olympia and Washington,...

6th District Report

Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th District Representative The WSCFF 6th District convenes as a leadership group with local presidents at least once per quarter to discuss current issues and explore ways we can assist one another. One issue currently being worked on is the impact of hospital wait times in the region. A small group,...

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...

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,...