Leading From Your Strengths
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Speakers: Noel Meador, Tim Sears
Leading from your strengths is a tool to help you discover how your personality can strengthen and improve your team’s morale. Understand how differences on the team can be assets. You will learn how to unlock the power of being in the right seat on the right apparatus for the workplace.
About the Speakers
Noel Meador
Noel Meador is President & CEO of Stronger Families headquartered in Seattle, Washington. His passion is to offer hope and healing to military and first responder relationships that experience high stress due to their chosen profession. Noel is the co-author of the OXYGEN Seminar. OXYGEN has been taught on 76 military installations, in 36...
Tim Sears
Tim is the Director of First Responders for Stronger Families. He joined Stronger Families with 44 years in the fire service, having served in 4 different fire departments. Tim was actively involved in water rescue, tillered ladder truck ops, safety committee, fire investigator, hazmat, PEER support, a board member on KFFBA Benevolent Fund, and...
Today's Classes
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage A
This course will discuss the positive and long lasting impact of providing a high level sports medicine model of injury recovery coupled with a true …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage EF
Ryan Reese / Matt Lowery
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage CD
Impact Bargaining 101 Presentation
Location: Heritage B
This class will cover some of the common issues unions must navigate that can lead to problems down the road, including: grievance handling, complying with …
Location: Heritage A
This is an introduction to negotiations. Negotiations can occur informally as a conversation, to formally bargaining a contract. This class will class will provide an …
Location: Heritage EF
Location: Heritage EF
This session will assist locals in delivering internal Union organization/participation by training local officers/members to deliver WSCFF educational content. Power Through Participation Power …
3:00 - 3:30pm
Location: Heritage CD
This class will help local leaders begin to understand the importance of succession planning and provides some basic steps to be successful as we prepare …
Location: Heritage B
This class will explore some frequently asked questions around Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, including the ability to use accrued leave …
Location: Heritage EF
Endorsing Candidates Presentation
Location: Heritage CD
IAFF 7th District Vice President and WSCFF Leadership will discuss their roles as leaders and some of the recent challenges they have faced. This will …
Location: Heritage Ballroom
The National Firefighter Registry, created through the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018, will be a voluntary registry of firefighters that will be used to analyze …
Location: Heritage Ballroom
IAFF and WSCFF officers will review the responsibilities of leadership associated with our efforts and actions regarding COVID-19. IAFF Hotwash After Incident Assessment
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Professional speaker and comedienne Meg Soper combines a sense of humor with her unique perspective on life to captivate her audience and provide a presentation …
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
This session will help you navigate the alphabet soup of state and federal laws around family and medical leave, sick leave, and other common wage …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room H
Whether you have a behavioral health program or not, this class will guide you through a labor-management approach to building a successful program for your …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Room H
Learn about developments in the areas of union privilege and the PRA, and FAQs in getting the information unions need from the employer and in …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room G
When there is a change to how management and the union interact, outside the scope of an existing agreement, our Union, upon being made aware, …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room EF
WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room D
Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death Presentation
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Boardroom
WSCFF Shift Change meetings are for members coping with or in recovery from an alcohol or substance use problems. Peer-led meetings provide a supportive space …
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Alex Skalbania will discuss new PERC cases and new Interest Arbitration awards and new developments regarding bargaining topics. PERC Update Presentation
1:30 - 3:00 pm, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room H
This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break. PLEASE NOTE: participants should have access to their local social media accounts. …
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
DecisionPoint will discuss and review key topics surrounding financial readiness, and why it’s so important to start planning today. Discussion points will include ways …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Room G
Wildland Committee Fire Roster Presentation
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room H
This course will be an open discussion about achieving a balance between the life of a union official who still works on the job and …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room D
Secretary-Treasurer Tools & Tips Presentation
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Room ABC
Membership Engagement Presentation
10:45 am - Noon
Location: Heritage CD
Note: Bring a hard copy of your CBA Presentation Power Point: Writing Good Contract Language
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Heritage ABCD
Jen Pennington will demonstrate the features found on the newly created Wildland Fire App. Megan Durham, a developer with Rhizome will also be on hand …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage EF
This class will cover relevant updates to both the IAFF Health & Wellness and MERP Trusts. The class will cover the changes/enhancements that have …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage CD
Duty of Fair Representation, this class will cover how you as an executive should represent all of your members. Duty of Fair Representation Presentation
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage CD
Roles and Responsibilities Presentation
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage CD
When injured on the job or thinking about filing a workers compensation claim, there are several things you must think about and be prepared for …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage B
This class centers on the importance of early detection programs to improve the overall health of first responders and to detect cancer and cardiovascular disease …
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Heritage ABCD
How do we lead teams to do difficult things serving others? The Army and fire service are similar yet distinct professions: this presentation will examine …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage B
Sleep: Why it’s important and how to manage it. Benefits of healthy sleep and realistic ways to achieve better sleep hygiene. Presentation: Sleep
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage B
A brief overview of what is a grievance, what is an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP). What is the difference between the two and what is …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage B
7 Steps of Just Cause Presentation
9:00 - 10:15 am
Location: Heritage B
An overview of the negotiations process (from preparation to arbitration), the laws which give us the power to negotiate, and tips/tricks on how to …
10:45 am - Noon
Location: Heritage A
Review L726 and L1747 Post Retirement Healthcare plan, history, how we successfully bargained, pros/cons, how we may help others implement similar programs.
9:00 - 10:15 am
Location: Heritage A
This class will define the audit/financial review process. Bill Dodd from Local 710 Coeur D’Alene will provide in-depth reporting on filing of the local’…
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Birch Room
WSCFF Shift Change meetings are for members coping with or in recovery from behavioral health challenges, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or challenging …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage A
Every election is billed as the “most important election of your life” but this one might just be it. At the Federal Level, Congress has …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage A
As professional firefighters, we have an amazing defined-benefit pension and the ability to retire in our mid-50s, but our income and expenses change immediately …
Tim Hoover, Chad Blashill
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
An in-depth look at what you and your team should be doing to be in the best place possible when you start bargaining your contract. …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
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 …
3:00 - 3:30pm
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Presented by Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Gain an understanding of how the use of proper breathing mechanics and focused breath work can improve mental and physical performance. View Presentation Materials Here
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
Course instructed by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District VP. View Materials Here
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
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
Location: Meeting Room A-D
WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee Co-Chair will provide Peer Support Team Manual templates tailored to organizations of varying sizes, outlining essential components and optional additions. Participants …
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Meeting Room A-D
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
Location: Meeting Room A-D
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
Location: Great Hall B
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
Location: Great Hall D
An update on the newly established WSCFF Cancer Foundation, including the services we offer, available resources, and how to connect with us. We’ll also …
10:30 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Great Hall B
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
Location: Great Hall D
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
Location: Meeting Room A-D
A brief history and explanation of our current state of communications and media as well as a clear explanation and understanding of the how and …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process. View Materials Here:
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Matt Daley and CJ Harrison from DecisionPoint Financial will discuss ways to maximize your deferred compensation plan. From educating your members on the need and …
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
In this class you will hear the latest information about the new National Emergency Response Information System, including its vision, purpose, features and 2025 rollout plan.
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Board Room
Shift Change, our peer support program, will occur each morning from 7:00 to 8:00 in the Board Room. These gatherings provide an opportunity for you to start …
7:00 - 8:45 am
9:00- 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room E-H
This two-day course will prepare Honor Guard members to perform ceremonial duties with the utmost precision and respect at official events, including bell ceremony, Color …
9:15 - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
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 …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Presented by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, and Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President, this class will provide an overview of the various roles and …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
WSCFF 6th District and 10th District Representatives, Tim Hoover and Chad Blashill, present Basic Negotiations: covering team make-up, proposals, tactics, and everything else you and …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
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. …