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3:00 - 3:30pm
2025-Ed-Seminar-Tuesday, April 22, 2025-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 23
Today's Classes
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th Dist. Rep. and Chad Blashill WSCFF 10th Dist. Rep. An in-depth look at what you and your team should be doing …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Few challenges are more pressing than pre-65 health care costs and options for retirees. This class will focus on the design of the plans as …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Chris Barney, L2903 Lacey Fire Fighters Gain an understanding of how the use of proper breathing mechanics and focused breath work can improve mental and …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Jen Pennington, Jeff Wainwright and Kevin Haughton will demonstrate the features found on the newly created Wildland Fire App. Megan Durham, a developer with Rhizome …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speaker: John Gallup, WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee Co-Chair.
7:00 - 8:00 am
Participants will receive a BIQ (breathing IQ score) and will be guided through a series of exercises and stretches to help improve breathing function. The …
9:00 - 10:30 am
An overall picture of services provided by the LEOFF 2 Ombuds program. You will leave with greater knowledge on local, state and federal death and disability …
9:00 - 10:30 am
This class will focus on identifying whether it is better to pursue a ULP or a grievance (or both). Speakers include: Alex Skalbania and Syd …
9:00 - 10:30 am
Eric Monroe, L1760; and Bob Dirham, L1296, WSCFF Cancer Foundation An update on the newly established WSCFF Cancer Foundation, including the services we offer, available …
10:30 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sarah Derry and Abby Lawlor, attorneys, will be discussing hot topics in labor law and both how unions can provide effective representation, and how unions …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
IAFF Members have hit the lottery with their career and all the benefits that come with that. Now what do you do to ensure your …
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.; Matt Lowery, L3520; Caitlin Auer, staff A brief history and explanation of our current state of communications and media …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Alex Skalbania, Syd Vinnedge, Sarah Derry, Abby Lawlor, Attorneys. This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process.
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Matt Daley, CJ Harrison, DecisionPoint Financial
7:00 - 8:00 am
7:00 - 8:45 am
9:15 - Noon
Drawing on history as well as current events, this presentation will discuss the importance of labor unions, now and into the future. Speakers include: Andrew …
12:00 - 1:30 pm
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President. This class will provide an overview of the various roles and operations of the …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th Dist. Rep. and Chad Blashill 10th Dist. Rep.
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Planning for retirement should begin when you’re hired. We’ll review 6 steps along the way and share information you should have when life happens. …