Preparing for Negotiations

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 …

Ryan Reese / Matt Lowery

Impact Bargaining 101 Presentation

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 …

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 …

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 …

Litigating State L&I Presentation

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 …

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 …

Endorsing Candidates Presentation

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 …

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 …

IAFF and WSCFF officers will review the responsibilities of leadership associated with our efforts and actions regarding COVID-19. IAFF Hotwash After Incident Assessment

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation

Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death Presentation

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 …

Alex Skalbania will discuss new PERC cases and new Interest Arbitration awards and new developments regarding bargaining topics. PERC Update Presentation

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. …

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 …

Wildland Committee Fire Roster Presentation

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 …

Secretary-Treasurer Tools & Tips Presentation

Understanding PTS Claims Presentation

Membership Engagement Presentation

Note: Bring a hard copy of your CBA Presentation Power Point: Writing Good Contract Language

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 …

This class will cover relevant updates to both the IAFF Health & Wellness and MERP Trusts. The class will cover the changes/enhancements that have …

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 …

Duty of Fair Representation, this class will cover how you as an executive should represent all of your members. Duty of Fair Representation Presentation

Roles and Responsibilities Presentation

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 …

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 …

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 …

7 Steps of Just Cause Presentation

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 …

Sleep: Why it’s important and how to manage it. Benefits of healthy sleep and realistic ways to achieve better sleep hygiene. Presentation: Sleep

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’…

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 …

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 …

Peer Behavioral Health Presentation

Review L726 and L1747 Post Retirement Healthcare plan, history, how we successfully bargained, pros/cons, how we may help others implement similar programs.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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 …

Presented by Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.

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

Course instructed by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District VP. View Materials Here

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process. View Materials Here:

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 …

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.

AJ Johnson, Nich Gullickson, WSCFF Legislative Liaisons

Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President

Matt Ricks, L404; Shaun Cuthbert L726; Burn Foundation

Myhrrhanda Jones

WSCFF Standing Committee Chairs

Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President