WSCFF member Zac Ebding of Walla Walla IAFF Local 404, a husband and father of two, is undergoing treatment after doctors discovered a cancerous tumor behind his eye. His care will require travel to Houston, Texas, for specialized cancer treatment, bringing added costs for travel, lodging, treatment, and time away from home. We are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...