Classes

Social Media: Building New Content

1:30 - 3:00 pm
2026-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 22
Location: Fuji Room
Speakers: Caitlin Auer, Ryan Reese

Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.; Caitlin Auer, WSCFF Communications

About the Speakers

Caitlin Auer

Caitlin Auer creates communications for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, connecting members through newsletters, social media, magazines, and digital platforms. Before joining the WSCFF in August, Caitlin spent over a decade in marketing and content strategy, leading campaigns across the U.S., U.K., and Middle East for brands including NBCUniversal, Careem (Uber), and...

Ryan Reese

Ryan Reese, the son of a professional fire fighter, became a volunteer fire fighter at 16 and was hired at the age of 23 as a firefighter/paramedic. He works as a Captain and paramedic with Clark County Fire District 6 in Vancouver, Washington. Reese serves as President of Local 452, Vancouver. He was elected...

Today's Classes

Shift Change – Peer Support
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 …
BREAKFAST
7:15 - 8:45 am
Location: Orchard Hall
WSCFF Cancer Foundation: What We Do
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Fuji Room
Bob Dirham, WSCFF Cancer Foundation
Honor Guard Training
9:00- 5:00 pm
Location: Fountain Hall
BREAK
3:00 - 3:30pm
BREAK
10:30 - 11:00 am
Pregnant Female Worker Act / Lactation Policies
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.
PERC – Overview of Services and Recent Decisions
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Orchard North
Sean Leonard, Public Employment Relations Commission
Navigating Labor: Federal & Industrial Perspectives
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 …
Executive Board Roles and Responsibilities
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 …
AI Utilization for Union Business
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Orchard North
Bryan Copeland, WSCFF 3rd Dist. Rep.; Kelsey Ragucci, IAFF
MDA: Building A Healthy Program
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
Jenny McGahan, MDA
ULP’s, DFR, Discipline
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 …
IAFF Health Trust & MERP Updates
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 …
Understanding the Importance of Constitution & By-Laws
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 …
Advanced Secretary-Treasurer
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
Advanced treasurer topics for Local Secretaries and Treasurers.