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Member Death Resources

Planning a Memorial

The WSCFF has worked with the IAFF, Washington Fire Chiefs, Washington Fire Commissioners Association, and the Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association to establish these policies and procedures regarding member deaths.

Please notify the IAFF 7th District Vice President and your WSCFF District Representative in the event of a member death.

Policies and Procedures

Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation

Honor Someone

The Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Foundation (WSFFF) was established in partnership with the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, the Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association and the Washington Fire Commissioners Association to establish a permanent memorial to the fallen fire fighters of Washington State on the Washington State Capital campus and to assist the families and fire departments of fallen fire fighters.

Washington State Fallen Firefighter Memorial Events

Every August, Washington State’s Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Service is held at the Washington State Capitol campus. More information will be posted when it becomes available.

On September 20, 2025, at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, the IAFF honors the sacrifices made by IAFF members who have given their lives in the line of duty. More information will be posted when it becomes available here.