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Fire Fighters, Kendo, and the kitchen table

When the WSCFF Legislative Team asked Joe Kendo to speak at the 82nd Annual Convention, he had no idea that the real reason for the invitation was to recognize and honor him as the 2021 recipient of the Walt Lambert Trade Union Leadership Award. Kendo, Government Affairs Director for the Washington State Labor Council,...

Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, receives Honorary Fire Fighter Award

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz received the Jack Waller Honorary Fire Fighter Award from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters at its 82nd Annual Convention in June. Franz has been a strong advocate for fire fighters in Washington. “In the wake of increased and record-breaking wildfires, she has worked tirelessly to provide...

Spokane area IAFF locals on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19

WSCFF 2nd District Representative Jeff Wainwright gets COVID-19 vaccine from Spokane area local members as community comes together to deliver vaccinations.

2020 Wildland Season Report

Wildland Fire and Mobilization Committee Chair Jeff Wainwright reports on the recently concluded 2020 Wildland Fire Season -- one of the worst in Washington history.

Meet Retirees Association Board Member Roy Orlando

Retired Tacoma Fire Fighter Roy Orlando serves on WSCFF Retirees Association Board. His vision is to see that all LEOFF members are fairly represented and that their pensions and benefits are protected or improved.

WSCFF Locals Provide Critical Information on COVID-19 Quarantine

Jeff Wainwright, WSCFF 2nd District Representative and Chair of the WSCFF Wildland Committee, represents the WSCFF at the Washington State Fire Defense Committee (FDC). Here, he reports on the birth of the COVID-19 Quarantine Report.

WSCFF President Dennis Lawson Calls on “Freedom” Foundation to Stop Harassing Fire Fighters

On Friday, WSCFF President Dennis Lawson called on State Policy Network President Tracie Sharp and the "Freedom" Foundation to stop harrassing fire fighters at their homes.

Longstanding Partnership Provides Critical Gear to Peruvian Fire Fighters

Jorge Gomez and Kurt Loechle Duarte travelled from Peru to attend the IAFF-WSCFF Educational Seminar to meet with WSCFF members and receive a contribution of gear from the Spokane Fire Department.