Classes

WSCFF Cancer Foundation Introduction & PIIERS Update

9:00 - 10:30 am
2025-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 23
Location: Great Hall D
Speakers: Eric Monroe, Bob Dirham

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 share the latest on PIIERS and our partnership with the National Firefighter Cancer Registry.

About the Speakers

Eric Monroe

Eric Monroe is a retired Battalion Chief from the Shoreline Fire Department and is the Director of the newly formed Washington State Council of Firefighters Cancer Foundation. As director, Eric coordinates a team of fire fighter mentors and educators from around the state providing the services of the WSCFF Cancer Foundation. Prior to the...

Bob Dirham

Bob Dirham is a current Captain with the Kennewick Fire Department as well as an active member of Kennewick Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1296 serving as their Vice President. Bob also serves as the Assistant Director of the newly formed Washington State Council of Firefighters Cancer Foundation. In this role, Bob assists in coordinating...

Today's Classes

BREAK
3:00 - 3:30pm
Power Through Participation – What and Where
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Presented by Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.
Building A Peer Support Team Manual/ Guidebook
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 …
Utilizing Breathing to Improve Mental and Physical Performance (Practical Portion)
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 …
Navigating Duty Disability and Survivor Benefits
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 …
ULP’s and Grievances – When and How to Use
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 …
BREAK
10:30 - 11:00 am
The Importance of Representation
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 …
IAFF Wealth Management Initiative
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 …
LUNCH
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Social Media – Sharing with Our Members and the Public
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 …
Mediation / Arbitration Lessons Learned
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:
Maximizing your Deferred Compensation
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 …
Shift Change – Peer Support
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 …
BREAKFAST
7:00 - 8:45 am
Honor Guard Training
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 …
Local Executive Board Operations and Structure
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 …
Basic Negotiations
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 …