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2026-Ed Seminar-Tuesday, April 21, 2026-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 22
Today's Classes
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Fuji Room
Bob Dirham, WSCFF Cancer Foundation
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
Advanced treasurer topics for Local Secretaries and Treasurers.
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
A guided dive into your Constitution and By-Laws (CBL), exploring the importance of this document that every Local is required to have, submit to the …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.; Caitlin Auer, WSCFF Communications
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
This class will cover the basics of the IAFF MERP and HWT plans. A great refresher for all participants as we continue to streamline processes …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Presented by the 7th District Leadership Team – IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky WAlsh and District Field Service Representatives Curtis Smith and Tim Hoover – this …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Orchard North
Bryan Copeland, WSCFF 3rd Dist. Rep.; Kelsey Ragucci, IAFF
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Orchard South
This class provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Union Executive Board and how effective leadership supports a strong, accountable organization. Participants …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Fuji Room
This course provides an introductory overview of the role and influence of federal labor agencies on the landscape of federal and industrial unions. Students will …
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Orchard North
Sean Leonard, Public Employment Relations Commission
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Orchard South
This course will cover the important aspects of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, especially as they pertain to Lactation Policies in the fire service.
10:30 - 11:00 am
7:00 - 8:00 am
Shift Change, our peer support program, will occur each morning from 7:00 to 8:00. These gatherings provide an opportunity for you to start your day mindfully, connect …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
AJ Johnson, Nich Gullickson, WSCFF Legislative Liaisons; Abby Lawlor, Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, LLP
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Negotiations are over. You have a ratified contract and a bargaining team ready for a vacation. How do you hold the employer to all of …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
Dean Shelton, WSCFF VP; Jacob White, Tammy Sadler, LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board; DRS
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Negotiations are over. You have a ratified contract and a bargaining team ready for a vacation. How do you hold the employer to all of …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
John Gallup, WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee
9:15 - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
WSCFF President Dennis Lawson will provide members with an overview of how a Line-of-Duty Death is determined and the benefits associated with that designation.
9:15 - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
A walk through time exploring the history of the labor movement and its parallels to the WSCFF and the IAFF.

