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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,...

WSCFF Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore Takes New Role with DNR 

Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore, retired, L1747, Kent, has resigned his position with the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) to take a new job as Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. We appreciate his years of extensive work within the WSCFF and congratulate him as he begins his new...

WSCFF Endorsement List 2024

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Line-of-Duty Death: A Fire Family Story

Erik Shouse, L2781 Snohomish County, died at age 40 from cardiac arrest at his home on Camano Island in April 2018. A year later, the Department of Labor and Industries determined that he died in the line of duty of an occupational disease. His wife, Kalina, has been a tireless advocate for fire fighters...

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2024 Convention Report

WSCFF locals sent 224 delegates and 30 alternates to Vancouver, Washington, in June to set the direction for the organization for the coming year, elect officers and district representatives, present, discuss and vote on resolutions, and recognize and award some who’ve given outstanding service to the organization. WSCFF President Dennis Lawson, L726 Pierce County,...

Kevin Hart to serve as 2024 Session Lobbyist

Kevin Hart, L452 Vancouver, has been selected to serve as the 2024 WSCFF Legislative Session Lobbyist. “Kevin has a deep understanding of the political process and has been a tireless advocate for fire fighters and EMS professionals,” said President Dennis Lawson. “We appreciate his willingness to serve and look forward to working together to...

Delegates at 2023 Convention Chart Course for Coming Year

IAFF members from across Washington gathered in Wenatchee in June for the WSCFF 84th Annual Convention, hosted by IAFF Local 453 Wenatchee Valley. Two hundred forty-four delegates and 18 alternates presented, discussed, and voted on 28 resolutions to determine the budget and set the direction for the WSCFF for the coming year. Increases in...