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A Survivor’s Double Tragedy

Steve Hostetter, Local 2819, WSCFF Retiree Association Board shares this story about LEOFF 2 options. I recently learned about a brother firefighter who died of cancer shortly after retiring. Sadly, we’ve all heard this too-familiar story. What we don’t hear about is the second tragedy his spouse suffered and that she lives with every...

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...

WSCFF President Elected Leader of Federation Representing U.S. States and Canadian Provinces

Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) President Dennis J. Lawson has been unanimously elected as Chair of the IAFF Federation of State & Provincial Professional Fire Fighters (FSPPFF). The FSPPFF is comprised of officers from fire fighter associations across the United States and Canada and meets to exchange knowledge and information of legislative,...

WSCFF 10th District Report

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WSCFF 8th District Report

Dean Shelton, WSCFF Vice President and 8th District Representative The WSCFF 8th District has been extremely busy since our WSCFF Convention in June. Taking part in person at the IAFF Convention in Ottawa, IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, IAFF 7th District PEP event in Boise, and the WSCFF 6th and 8th District...

WSCFF 5th District Report

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WSCFF 3rd District Report

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WSCFF 4th District Report

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Scam Calls are NOT from DRS!

The WSCFF has learned that scammers are contacting LEOFF retirees by phone and requesting personal information. The scammers are posing as representatives of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). DRS will NOT call you to get personal information or about the benefit enhancement. They are mailing letters to all retirees and emailing when...

WSCFF trusted partner, Stronger Families, offers relationship skills to first responder families

Stronger Families is a nonprofit organization that offers life-changing relationship skills to military, veteran, and first responder families so they can be strong and thrive. They have a unique understanding of the effects high-stress jobs can have on relationships. Brother Tim Sears, L2545 Kirkland retired, serves as First Responder Director for this organization. The...