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Support Firefighters Impacted By Washington Fires

When fire emergencies strike Washington state, our firefighters step up for our communities in their toughest moments. Over the past few weeks, many WSCFF members and their families have faced the same hardships as their community members: evacuations, and in some cases, damage to or the loss of their homes. Now they need your...

A Local Firefighter Rock Band You Should Hear

WSCFF members somehow started a band amid the busyness of life. They didn’t expect how much they’d need it and the behavioral health benefits that they get from it. In Cameo is an acoustic rock band made up of three members of L468 Olympia. It’s become more than a creative outlet; it’s a way...

Membership Spotlight: Jason Gwilt

Jason Gwilt, Local 2781, Snohomish County, has led an inspiring career making an impact, whether seated on his motorcycle as a leader with the IAFF Motorcycle Group or advocating as a union leader. “Both of them have intersected over the years and both I am equally proud of.” Born and raised in Sultan, Washington,...

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,...